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SF04 EWC

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 EWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,741 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system

rear body tipping mounts in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear body tipper mount/pivot point very corroded.

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,227 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 May 2013 76,219 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2012 61,184 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

seven pin socket damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 61,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

seven pin socket damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 56,275 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,560 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,205 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,425 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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SF04 EWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF04 EWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF04 EWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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