2005 Mitsubishi Canter 3.0L Diesel · FX05 VBC
2005 Mitsubishi Canter (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 274,963 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CANTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX05 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 274,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX05 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Canter (FX05 VBC) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FX05 VBC Mileage History
- 26/09/2023236,862 mi
- 26/09/2023236,862 mi
- 16/10/2024258,952 mi+22,090 mi
- 18/10/2024258,952 mi
- 15/10/2025274,963 mi+16,011 mi
Average of roughly 18,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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