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WU52 GLY

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,491 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 90,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 89,913 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Light Cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 89,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windcsreen Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock Corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator Lens Cracked.

Offside Front Shock Corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,014 miles

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

chips in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,661 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,875 miles

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD AND PERISHED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag arm rear ball joint play and split dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear both tyres are getting low on tread and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,110 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,825 miles

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

brake warning lights on

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake warning lights on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,597 miles

drivers seatbelt buckle clip irregular operation, front pads getting low

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,546 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seatbelt buckle clip irregular operation, front pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

sight damage to outer side of n/s/r outer tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

sight damage to outer side of n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,128 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,128 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,384 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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WU52 GLY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GLY, 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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WU52 GLY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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