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Mitsubishi Canter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,835 cc

Y279 FEVMOT history

Y279 FEV is a red diesel Mitsubishi Canter first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,300 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 FEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Canter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,835 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 FEV was last recorded at 100,300 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2016: 8,438 miles, lower than 81,550 miles on 7 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,232 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,068 miles
Average per year
3,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,300 miles
  • 2024 – 99,232 miles
  • 2023 – 98,183 miles
  • 2022 – 97,201 miles
  • 2021 – 95,440 miles
  • 2020 – 91,676 miles
  • 2019 – 90,425 miles
  • 2018 – 88,774 miles
  • 2017 – 86,322 miles
  • 2016 – 8,438 miles
  • 2015 – 81,550 miles
  • 2014 – 78,280 miles
  • 2013 – 74,082 miles
  • 2012 – 70,581 miles
  • 2011 – 67,728 miles
  • 2010 – 64,759 miles
  • 2009 – 61,404 miles
  • 2008 – 57,073 miles
  • 2007 – 50,075 miles
  • 2006 – 39,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,300 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside battery carrier tray corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable dust cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front kingpin has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,300 miles (+1,068)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    309469306802
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside battery carrier tray corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,232 miles (+1,049)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    624173514070
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside battery support tray corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit lens slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,183 miles (+982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,183 miles
    Test number
    126741376375
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass97,201 miles (+1,761)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    970364104099
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    571146285397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,440 miles (+3,764)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    178443696257
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    318649527696
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable dust cover (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail91,676 miles (+1,251)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    148847335276
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable dust cover (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass90,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    317203874375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,425 miles (+1,651)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    192137846748
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury incorrect colour (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass88,774 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    490788517979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kingpin has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail88,734 miles (+2,412)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,734 miles
    Test number
    426599583557
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kingpin has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,322 miles (+77,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    313870757261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,438 miles (-73,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,438 miles
    Test number
    333042237797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,550 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    212064758816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,280 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    986468144259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass74,082 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    859479643267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,581 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    375686912447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,728 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    969453021210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,759 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,759 miles
    Test number
    310057390114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,404 miles (+4,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    633937599198
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail57,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    892020718289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  23. Pass57,073 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    991850418276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,075 miles (+10,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    944770307227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    550185296142
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about Y279 FEV

Does Y279 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 FEV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y279 FEV?
The MOT on Y279 FEV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 FEV done?
Y279 FEV was recorded at 100,300 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
Has Y279 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 FEV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 FEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y279 FEV find?
Y279 FEV passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 3 more.

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