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JM53 JEM

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,841 mi
Last recorded150,841 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM53 JEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 150,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,583 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 131,583 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 122,628 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 120,223 miles

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

rear mudguards missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 120,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 114,092 miles

n/s mirror cracked.

n/s rear inner tyre has screw in shoulder.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,092 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 111,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 111,350 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,273 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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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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JM53 JEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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