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SV52 XBD

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,958 mi
Last recorded180,958 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 180,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 180,907 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 169,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective shock absorber (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose and main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,853 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 163,337 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 163,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,732 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 155,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff LOAD VALVE STICKY (3.6.E.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2014 150,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 145,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 145,355 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 142,064 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 141,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,412 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 135,373 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 131,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 125,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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SV52 XBD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 XBD, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV52 XBD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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