MOT Status
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87,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch rotten
Offside Front cab bib rotten
Offside Front cab bib rotten
Rear tow bar has no tow ball fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch rotten
Offside Front cab bib rotten
Offside Front cab bib rotten
Rear tow bar has no tow ball fitted at time of test
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat mounting to cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting to floor of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread seperating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
General signs of under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
general signs of under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
slight bind on n/ & o/s front brakes
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight bind on n/ & o/s front brakes
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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FD53 UNG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 FD53 UNG, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FD53 UNG registered?
FD53 UNG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is FD53 UNG safe to buy?
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