Mitsubishi Canter MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.7 points below the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

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

1. 1.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning24.1%

   35 occurrences

2. 2.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired17.2%

   25 occurrences

3. 3.A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play14.5%

   21 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake13.8%

   20 occurrences

5. 5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen13.1%

   19 occurrences

6. 6.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 functioning12.4%

   18 occurrences

7. 7.Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement11.7%

   17 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre seriously damaged11.0%

   16 occurrences

9. 9.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.3%

   15 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust system leaking or insecure10.3%

    15 occurrences

11. 11.Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.9.7%

    14 occurrences

12. 12.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded9.0%

    13 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mitsubishi Canter tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements27.7%

   144 tests

2. 2.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users20.6%

   107 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured15.6%

   81 tests

4. 4.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded14.5%

   75 tests

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged12.5%

   65 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn11.4%

   59 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play10.8%

   56 tests

8. 8.Exhaust system leaking or insecure10.0%

   52 tests

What gets tested

The Canter fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

129,625

Test classes

class 7: 519

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Canter?

64.9% unadjusted, from 519 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Mitsubishi Canter fail its MOT on?

"A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 24.1% of failed Mitsubishi Canter tests, followed by "The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired" (17.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Mitsubishi Canter usually have at its MOT?

129,625 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.