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WU02 KPJ

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,904 mi
Last recorded137,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,904 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside Front engine crankcase breather vented to atmosphere

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 133,282 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside Front engine crankcase breather vented to atmosphere

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,016 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nearside Front engine crankcase breather vented to atmosphere

Fail 15 Dec 2023 127,806 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj has some play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front engine crankcase breather vented to atmosphere

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,110 miles

Nearside Front engine breather vented to atmosphere

Offside Front kingpin has some play,borderline pass/fail

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,954 miles

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

Nearside Front engine breather vented to atmosphere

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front kingpin has some play,borderline pass/fail

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,921 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive body lift ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 135,987 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Body lift ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,605 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering link between the pitman arm and o/s/f wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 114,332 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,292 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear body light pump / rams (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 104,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,116 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

small split on n/s wiper blade

Fail 8 Mar 2016 98,042 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

small split on n/s wiper blade

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside 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)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

small hole in exhaust pipe (flexy)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside 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)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

small hole in exhaust pipe (flexy)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,815 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

o/s washer poor

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

o/s washer poor

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,206 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 65,467 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,991 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,090 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 31,153 miles

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

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

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

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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WU02 KPJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 WU02 KPJ, 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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WU02 KPJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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