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2003 MITSUBISHI CANTER
General Information
- Registration FD53UNG
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model CANTER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2988cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,828 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front cab bib rotten
- Rear tow bar has no tow ball fitted at time of test
- Nearside Front inner wheel arch rotten
- Offside Front cab bib rotten
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front cab bib rotten
- Nearside Front inner wheel arch rotten
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear tow bar has no tow ball fitted at time of test
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front cab bib rotten
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat mounting to cab (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting to floor of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread seperating (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,599 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- General signs of under body corrosion
16 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,261 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,427 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,503 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- general signs of under body corrosion
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,488 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,505 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- slight bind on nearside rear brake
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,369 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,155 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,200 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
16 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,845 MI
5 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,845 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,113 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
22 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,459 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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FD53UNG was registered on 2003-12-16
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