Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2007)
2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter passes its MOT first time in only 73% of cases, trailing the UK average of 80%, and nearly 42% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant safety concern for any buyer. This is a commercial vehicle, so the high defect rate reflects the wear and tear typical of working trucks rather than private cars.
These Canters average 94,382 miles, which is reasonable for their age and commercial use, but they're accumulating an average of 4.13 failures and 21.9 advisories per test, suggesting aging brakes, suspension, and structural issues are the norm. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, chassis rust, and any history of those dangerous defects—skipping this step on a vehicle with this track record is a real risk.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 69,188 and 113,279 miles.
2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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35.7%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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35.1%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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29.7%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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29.6%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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25.3%
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.1%
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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