Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2017)
2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
CarHunch analysed 248 real MOT records for the 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has a 60.2% first-time pass rate—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals these are vehicles that need attention before MOT. The 18.1% dangerous defect rate sits just under the worry threshold, but combined with the weak pass rate, it's a clear sign this model demands thorough pre-purchase inspection and ongoing maintenance discipline.
These Canters are commercial vehicles running at a median 68,770 miles, which is reasonable for age, yet they're averaging 1.12 failures and 6.6 advisories per test—both figures point to wear accumulating faster than typical. If you're considering one, budget for brake work, structural repairs, and suspension issues before purchase, and commit to regular servicing to avoid test failures down the road.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- 📄 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 2017 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 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 48,001 and 103,873 miles.
2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 145 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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