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FY52 UDL

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ai9ms on bottom markers

both rear lenses cracked

driver seat has slight movement in it

driver seat torn

exhaust corroded

front bumper has damage

handbrake lever high

load valve covered in fluid but no leak visible

nearside front belt has slight cut

nearside front lenseshas slight crack

nearside indicator flickering slightly

oil leak

rear diff corroded

slight play nearside wheel bearing

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,863 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear lenses cracked

driver seat has slight movement in it

driver seat torn

exhaust corroded

front bumper has damage

handbrake lever high

load valve covered in fluid but no leak visible

nearside front belt has slight cut

oil leak

rear diff corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,434 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

1 of o/s/r side lights inop

low fluid brake light on

n/s king pin stiff

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 78,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

engine oil sump leaking oil

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,204 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,199 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,575 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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FY52 UDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY52 UDL, 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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FY52 UDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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