Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2016)
2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter matches the UK average MOT pass rate at 80.8%, which is solid for a commercial vehicle of this age. However, nearly one in four (22.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for buyers prioritising safety—this is well above typical thresholds and warrants a pre-purchase inspection.
At 82,130 miles average, these Canters have seen moderate use for their age, though mileage varies widely across the cohort. The 1.55 average failures per vehicle and 9.5 advisories suggest these are workhorses that accumulate minor wear issues; if you're buying one, budget for routine maintenance and get a detailed history check to understand what those advisories represent.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 22.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 206 | 80.8% | 1.55 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 85% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 52,272 and 98,401 miles.
2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road
127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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44.9%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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44.5%
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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38.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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37.5%
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.5%
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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26.8%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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26%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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