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WU53 DXR

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,925 mi
Last recorded152,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 DXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 152,925 miles

Both front kingpin have slight play.

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

Pass 15 May 2025 152,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 152,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 152,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 151,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 151,096 miles

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

nail in offside rear outer tyre / low on tread

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,435 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 150,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,679 miles

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

nail in offside rear outer tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nail in offside rear outer tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 148,284 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 147,485 miles

both offside rear tyres close to legal limits

Pass 22 May 2014 146,808 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 146,295 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2012 145,176 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 145,176 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 143,181 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 143,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2010 135,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 135,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 120,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,975 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 98,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,620 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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WU53 DXR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WU53 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU53 DXR registered?

WU53 DXR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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