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VX56 GYC

2006 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,649 mi
Last recorded113,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Canter89,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 GYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 113,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,094 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to n\s of screen and large chip lower region between swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to n\s of screen and large chip lower region between swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 102,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer rear pipe broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear pipe broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,409 miles

Rock stuck between nsr wheels

Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rock stuck between nsr wheels

Pass 19 May 2017 95,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust tail pipe slightly holed & blowing and hanger corroded & broken

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 95,067 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust tail pipe slightly holed & blowing and hanger corroded & broken

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,500 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 90,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis crosstubes corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis crosstubes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,672 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,205 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,798 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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VX56 GYC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 89,122 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 VX56 GYC, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX56 GYC registered?

VX56 GYC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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