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FD53 UNH

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 162,519 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 162,507 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor rotten, drivers seat loose (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 159,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 159,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,125 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 155,125 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 149,105 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both anti rollbar bushes have play

Front nsf track rod end balljoint sliught play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fog tell tale dull

Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear of cab has corrosion

Rear Roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,310 miles

Nearside Slight play in king pin.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion mud guards both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

slight play in prop shaft bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2016 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting bolts insecure (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bolt insecure (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion mud guards both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

slight play in prop shaft bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,823 miles

N/s and o/s steps corroding in places

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 105,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s and o/s steps corroding in places

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r outer tyre cut,not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,575 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r outer tyre cut,not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,792 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,078 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,330 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,055 miles

Rear body detteriating.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear body detteriating.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,460 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,368 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,890 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FD53 UNH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 FD53 UNH, 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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FD53 UNH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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