Mitsubishi Fuso Canter MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 17,163 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 34.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter MOT Reliability Overview
The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 17,163 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 17 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% and a failure rate of 34.3%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Mitsubishi Fuso Canter presents for MOT with approximately 83,591 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2021 models achieve the highest pass rate at 76.1%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 58.1%. This 18.0 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is Tyres, affecting 25.5% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Suspension at 25.0%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 24.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 13 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 17 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 19% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 17 (48.0% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 42.7% | 7,339 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.5% | 4,541 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.6% | 4,387 |
| 4 | Brakes | 21.2% | 3,644 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.6% | 1,656 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 7.6% | 1,297 |
| 7 | Steering | 6.4% | 1,101 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 6.3% | 1,086 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 5.9% | 1,007 |
| 10 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 2.5% | 427 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 1.9% | 331 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.4% | 242 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.2% | 201 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.9% | 160 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 83,591 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.12 | 42.7% | 7,339 |
| Tyres | 3.17 | 26.5% | 4,541 |
| Suspension | 3.06 | 25.6% | 4,387 |
| Brakes | 2.54 | 21.2% | 3,644 |
| Visibility | 2.05 | 17.2% | 2,953 |
| Body & Structure | 0.81 | 6.8% | 1,167 |
| Steering | 0.77 | 6.4% | 1,101 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.76 | 6.3% | 1,086 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.30 | 2.5% | 427 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.23 | 1.9% | 331 |
| Seat Belts | 0.17 | 1.4% | 242 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.14 | 1.2% | 201 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has 83,591 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 4.10% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Mitsubishi Fuso Canter MOT Data
The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 17,163 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 17 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% and a failure rate of 34.3%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Mitsubishi Fuso Canter owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Canter is likely to perform.
Tyres — 25.5% of failures
Tyres issues account for 25.5% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Suspension — 25.0% of failures
Suspension issues account for 25.0% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 24.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 24.1% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?
Based on 17,163 MOT tests in our database, the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has an overall pass rate of 65.7% (34.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?
The top 3 reasons a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (25.5%), 2. Suspension (25.0%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter reliable?
With a 34.3% MOT failure rate, the Canter is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (25.5%); Suspension (25.0%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.