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VX04 KWC

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,957 mi
Last recorded253,957 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 KWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 253,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 247,630 miles

front steering ball joint covers slightly deteriated

front wiper blades slightly deteriated

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 19 May 2016 247,630 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front steering ball joint covers slightly deteriated

front wiper blades slightly deteriated

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 19 May 2015 239,455 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 239,449 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2014 227,427 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Fail 14 Apr 2014 227,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake pads worn thin

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 4 May 2013 210,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 195,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 175,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 157,436 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 132,672 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 132,648 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,649 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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VX04 KWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX04 KWC, 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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VX04 KWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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