MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
rear mudguards missing
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear mudguards missing
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
drivers seatbelt has tiny fray
front brake pads are 50% worn
n/s mirror has small crack
n/s rear brake is slightly low on effrt compared to o/s
o/s outer tyre is worn close to limit
rear body has some monting points requiring attention (all marked with yellow chalk)
rear mudgaurds missing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
drivers seatbelt has tiny fray
front brake pads are 50% worn
n/s mirror has small crack
o/s outer tyre is worn close to limit
rear body has some monting points requiring attention (all marked with yellow chalk)
rear mudgaurds missing
n/s mirror cracked.
n/s rear inner tyre has screw in shoulder.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
n/s mirror cracked.
n/s rear inner tyre has screw in shoulder.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JM53 JEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 JM53 JEM, 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 JM53 JEM registered?
JM53 JEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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