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SV53 FZA

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,578 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition at various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp missing nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition at various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 62,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Engine sump slightly corroded

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

Rear differential corroded and damp

Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,553 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired corroded (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear diff seal / sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded / rear diff seal / rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stub axle pins appear to be seized

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,431 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,425 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded / sump corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 49,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded / sump corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,674 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated / clutch pipe corroded / axel stops missing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner side

Fail 21 Jan 2011 32,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

all axel bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all axel bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,929 miles

rear bump stops missing / load valve stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

park brake levers seized

Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake levers seized

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 21,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 15,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,350 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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SV53 FZA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV53 FZA, 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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SV53 FZA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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