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WU52 GLF

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,049 mi
Last recorded183,049 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 183,049 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 188,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 172,583 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 172,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

temp repair to n/s/f door mirror

Pass 11 Sep 2009 145,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake warning light on

o/s/f fog light glass broken

temp repair to n/s/f door mirror

Pass 29 Sep 2008 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 117,805 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 117,802 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,767 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear outter tyre side wall worn

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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WU52 GLF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU52 GLF, 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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What year was WU52 GLF registered?

WU52 GLF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is WU52 GLF safe to buy?

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