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FD53UNH
2003 MITSUBISHI CANTER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2977cc
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- Registration FD53UNH
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model CANTER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2977cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor rotten, drivers seat loose (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
26 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,574 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,125 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,125 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,105 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- rear fog tell tale dull
- Front nsf track rod end balljoint sliught play
- Front both anti rollbar bushes have play
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,518 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,400 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,332 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Rear of cab has corrosion
- Rear Roll bar D bushes worn
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,310 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Slight play in king pin.
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,027 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,467 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion mud guards both sides (6.1.B.2)
- slight play in prop shaft bearing
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting bolts insecure (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bolt insecure (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- slight play in prop shaft bearing
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion mud guards both sides (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,823 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in propshaft centre bearing
- N/s and o/s steps corroding in places
4 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/s and o/s steps corroding in places
- Play in propshaft centre bearing
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,619 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,792 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,253 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,470 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,330 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,055 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,890 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2007 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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FD53UNH was registered on 2003-12-01
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