2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3.0L Diesel · KX17 PFO

The Mitsubishi Canter presents a stable and improving mechanical trajectory, culminating in a completely clean pass on 30 October 2025 at 101,785 miles with zero defects. Earlier inconsistencies in braking performance and minor fluid seepage have been rectified, indicating the previous owner addressed the underlying faults rather than ignoring them. The record shows a transition from a vehicle requiring active remedial work to one currently meeting all required standards. This suggests a recent period of attentive maintenance, though the historical defects warrant physical verification of the repairs. Accumulating 101,785 miles over nine years yields an average annual mileage of roughly 11,309 miles, a typical figure for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The recorded intervals show consistent usage without alarming spikes or prolonged periods of dormancy. Between October 2023 at 77,533 miles and October 2024 at 83,981 miles, the vehicle covered 6,448 miles, before adding a further 17,804 miles in the subsequent twelve months up to the October 2025 test. This recent uptick in utilisation points to a return to regular commercial duty, meaning drivetrain and suspension components are subject to routine operational stress rather than standing deterioration. Despite the recent clean test, the 2024 oil leak from the rear hydraulic tank and the 2022 brake effort failure demand a thorough physical inspection of the braking and hydraulic systems. A tester flagged insufficient load on axle 2 and unsecured nearside rear wiring in 2024; a buyer must examine the rear brake calipers for binding and check the routing of the loom to prevent chafing. The repaired tyre with exposed ply from 2022 highlights a past tendency toward temporary fixes over proper replacement, so a close inspection of the current tyre sidewalls and inner edges is advised. Underneath, check the chassis rails and suspension mounts for corrosion or fatigue cracking, as commercial vehicles accumulating this kind of mileage are prone to structural stress.