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WX04 SXK

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 SXK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,594 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,827 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 137,827 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 136,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 136,740 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel loose

Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,313 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,150 miles

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

Rear cross member tipper body corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 130,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear cross member tipper body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,733 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp is loose

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside drop arm ball joint has slight lift and boot is split

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,627 miles

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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust clamp is loose

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside drop arm ball joint has slight lift and boot is split

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre is wearing low on the centre of the tread

both front tyres are wearing low on the outer edges

drop arm ball joint boot is split

nearside front king pin has slight lift

Fail 2 Mar 2018 111,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre is wearing low on the centre of the tread

both front tyres are wearing low on the outer edges

drop arm ball joint boot is split

nearside front king pin has slight lift

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,295 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer tyre is wearing low in the centre

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working when lights are on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working when indicator is not on (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake pads are low

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer tyre is wearing low in the centre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,266 miles

nearside front suspension joint has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,902 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside rear inner tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside registration plate lamp damaged

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear inner tyre worn on both edges

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear inner tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside registration plate lamp damaged

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear inner tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,303 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,307 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,337 miles

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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WX04 SXK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 WX04 SXK, 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.

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WX04 SXK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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