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SF07 LFA

2007 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,211 mi
Last recorded88,211 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Canter82,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 LFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury sharp by damage (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted around fog lamp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin thrusts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r front mudguard

exhaust valve on front pipe insecure

lense missing from n/s number plate lamp

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play at king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play at king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front slight damage to bumper

Oil leak from engine ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 82,791 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air intake top mount broken

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2015 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air intake top mount broken

sump oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,290 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short at tow bar wiring (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade slight split

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake top mount broken

nearside front brake slightly sticking

nearside front indicator lens has slight damage

nearside rear lens has slight damage

offside rear lens damaged

slight free play at steering wheel

sump has oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine leaking oil

o/s/front step missing(damaged)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,061 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine leaking oil

o/s/front step missing(damaged)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 67,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

1x exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tail light damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,338 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,291 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,291 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr light cluster damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,124 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SF07 LFA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 82,206 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 SF07 LFA, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF07 LFA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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