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YJ04 VSM

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,751 mi
Last recorded65,751 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 65,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,630 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 62,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,796 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 55,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis end/rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis end/rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab/lower mudguard (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab/lower mudguard (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 51,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 48,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,734 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,043 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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YJ04 VSM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ04 VSM, 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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What year was YJ04 VSM registered?

YJ04 VSM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 VSM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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