2003 Mitsubishi Canter 3.0L Diesel · DG53 HCF
2003 Mitsubishi Canter (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 107,332 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CANTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2977cc
DG53 HCF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
- 107,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DG53 HCF Mileage History
- 10/02/2022105,339 mi
- 10/02/2022105,339 mi
- 11/07/2023107,328 mi+1,989 mi
- 17/07/2023107,332 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,395 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DG53 HCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Canter (DG53 HCF) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Floor excessively deteriorated Front steps both sides corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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