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VU52 XYZ

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Eml is on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,632 miles

Battery is scured with cable ties

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,421 miles

Battery poorly secured

Musd covering underside of vehicle

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 98,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery poorly secured

Musd covering underside of vehicle

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 85,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,126 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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VU52 XYZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU52 XYZ, 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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VU52 XYZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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