2003 Mitsubishi Canter 35 Swb — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 14
⚠️ 18.2% below average (12051 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2003 Mitsubishi Canter 35 Swb as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 6 to 14 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 6 yrs | 54.5% | 66 |
| 7 yrs | 51.6% | 64 |
| 8 yrs | 50.8% | 63 |
| 9 yrs | 63.8% | 58 |
| 10 yrs | 47.8% | 46 |
| 11 yrs | 56.5% | 46 |
| 12 yrs | 41.3% | 46 |
| 13 yrs | 50.0% | 34 |
| 14 yrs | 34.3% | 35 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2003 Mitsubishi Canter 35 Swb pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 9 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (14 yrs) | 34.3% | 35 |
| 2016 (13 yrs) | 50% | 34 |
| 2015 (12 yrs) | 41.3% | 46 |
| 2014 (11 yrs) | 56.5% | 46 |
| 2013 (10 yrs) | 47.8% | 46 |
| 2012 (9 yrs) | 63.8% | 58 |
| 2011 (8 yrs) | 50.8% | 63 |
| 2010 (7 yrs) | 51.6% | 64 |
| 2009 (6 yrs) | 54.5% | 66 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter 35 Swb, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 28.8% (6 yrs) | 131.4% (14 yrs) | +102.6%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Brakes | 22.7% (6 yrs) | 57.1% (14 yrs) | +34.4%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Tyres | 18.2% (6 yrs) | 42.9% (14 yrs) | +24.7%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Driver's View of the Road | 13.6% (6 yrs) | 34.3% (14 yrs) | +20.7%
| 🔴 ↑ |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mitsubishi Canter 35 Swb cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2017, covering 458 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.