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WX05 UVL

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,293 mi
Last recorded207,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 207,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 206,848 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 206,848 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 205,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 205,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 204,081 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 203,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 203,084 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Fail 31 May 2019 203,084 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2018 201,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 199,920 miles

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 May 2016 196,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 196,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 193,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 180,004 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 179,860 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2013 161,945 miles

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

king pins require greasing

Fail 22 May 2013 161,936 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

king pin thrust bearings dry require greasing

Pass 24 May 2012 148,452 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 148,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 132,435 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 131,836 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 109,069 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 109,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,345 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 86,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 65,868 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 65,868 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WX05 UVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 WX05 UVL, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX05 UVL registered?

WX05 UVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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