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V954 ETN

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 ETN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 150,357 miles

Underside and components corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 150,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,290 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

silencer skin rusted

tail pipe rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 125,323 miles

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

silencer skin rusted

tail pipe rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,099 miles

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))

brake pipes greased

chasie showing signes of rust

Fail 5 Nov 2021 111,099 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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))

brake pipes greased

chasie showing signes of rust

Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 99,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 94,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 94,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,124 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,957 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,800 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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V954 ETN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 98,984 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 V954 ETN, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V954 ETN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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