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GK53 FFC

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Yellow Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

275,949 mi
Last recorded275,949 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 275,949 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn or mount (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 275,938 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front underside of cab corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 271,577 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Thickness borderline pass advise renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X - 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Indicator - lamp unit insecure

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKES - Rolling brake test showing rear brakes (Drums/shoes) low on tested efficiency O/S & N/S rear

Rear Brakes - High imbalance 26% - rear brakes on MOT rolling brake testing, Just passed.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play in top column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 271,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens seriously defective Damaged beam image none (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working Top of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Thickness borderline pass advise renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X - 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Indicator - lamp unit insecure

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKES - Rolling brake test showing rear brakes (Drums/shoes) low on tested efficiency O/S & N/S rear

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play in top column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 268,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 266,255 miles

Age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Chip in windscreen

Condensation within headlamp unit

Front brakes have slight bind

Fail 2 Nov 2020 266,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Chip in windscreen

Condensation within headlamp unit

Front brakes have slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2019 256,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 252,538 miles

engine oil leak

oil light flashing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 239,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 220,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 212,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 200,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 200,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 172,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 127,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,320 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 102,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads low

Slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,911 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,022 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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GK53 FFC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Yellow with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK53 FFC, 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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GK53 FFC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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