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FJ03 EDF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,132 miles

Offside Front corrosion to the floor

oil leak on the engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,497 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small hole in the drivers floor not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small hole in the drivers floor not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,626 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,150 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear inner tyre flat not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,773 miles

nearside front brake disc worn not excessive at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge not a reason for rejection at time of test

offside front brake disc worn not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,799 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,963 miles

fuel pipe at pump is damp

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,850 miles

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

wipers need replacing soon

Pass 11 May 2007 29,878 miles

all rear tyres getting low

gear linkage steady rod worn at box

n/s/f indicator lamp insecure

tow bar o/s/r bolt loose

Fail 11 May 2007 29,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

all rear tyres getting low

gear linkage steady rod worn at box

n/s/f indicator lamp insecure

tow bar o/s/r bolt loose

Pass 17 May 2006 22,297 miles

hand brake travel towardes maximum

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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FJ03 EDF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ03 EDF, 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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FJ03 EDF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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