The MOT Files

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Mitsubishi Fuso Canter MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,981 recorded MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter passes 62.7% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn", in 23.8% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

62.7%adjusted · 63.4% raw · rank 13 of 211,981 tests

2.9 points below the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Mitsubishi Fuso Canter tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn23.8%

    131 occurrences

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.3%

    90 occurrences

  3. 3.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.2%

    89 occurrences

  4. 4.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction15.8%

    87 occurrences

  5. 5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen14.5%

    80 occurrences

  6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged12.5%

    69 occurrences

  7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.3%

    68 occurrences

  8. 8.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.8%

    54 occurrences

  9. 9.Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.3%

    46 occurrences

  10. 10.A tyre cords visible or damaged8.2%

    45 occurrences

  11. 11.An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.8%

    43 occurrences

  12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.8%

    43 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mitsubishi Fuso Canter tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements34.2%

    677 tests

  2. 2.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn18.4%

    365 tests

  3. 3.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users10.0%

    199 tests

  4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured8.9%

    176 tests

  5. 5.A wheel bearing with excessive play8.0%

    158 tests

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

    122 tests

  7. 7.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm5.5%

    109 tests

  8. 8.A tyre seriously damaged4.1%

    82 tests

How wear changes the picture

Canter pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202266%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201964%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201662%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201358%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier61%

What gets tested

The Canter fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
88,287
Test classes
class 7: 1,981

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?
62.7% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 13 of 21 van models, from 1,981 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter fail its MOT on?
"A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn" is recorded in 23.8% of failed Mitsubishi Fuso Canter tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter usually have at its MOT?
88,287 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of