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YJ04 VSU

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

206,595 mi
Last recorded206,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 206,595 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 205,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 201,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 194,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 187,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 179,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,357 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 174,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 171,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 162,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 145,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,282 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,202 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

crack on n/s door mirror glass

damage on rear number plate

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

crack on n/s door mirror glass

damage on rear number plate

o/s front top marker lamp inop'

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,084 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 VSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc 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 VSU, 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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YJ04 VSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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