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SF54 CHZ

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,798 mi
Last recorded166,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 CHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 166,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 166,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working cab (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link rear end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 165,989 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 165,989 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 165,060 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 165,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) spring eye broken (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when brake applied (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 163,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 163,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 159,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 159,395 miles

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

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

Slight movement at nearside front stub pin

Slight movement at offside front stub pin

Pass 3 Dec 2013 515,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 515,818 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 147,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 147,888 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside crash barrier has bolts missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,858 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,216 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 141,214 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in load sensing valve link rod balljoint

Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,221 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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SF54 CHZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF54 CHZ, 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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SF54 CHZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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