Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Q: What are common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter are: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (44.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (44.5% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (38.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.8% first-time pass rate

2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter falls slightly below the UK average with a 78.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, which is no cause for alarm, but the 24.5% of vehicles flagged for dangerous defects is a genuine concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. This is a commercial vehicle, and buyers should expect that standard.

At 64,667 miles median, these Canters are relatively well-used for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 1.41 failures per test, suggesting wear issues are creeping in steadily. The high advisory rate of 7.8 per vehicle points to routine maintenance backlog—brakes, lights, and wear items—so budget for preventative work and always insist on a full service history before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

24.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.41

Over 5.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 44k–94k

For context

These stats describe 204 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 204 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 44.9%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 38.6%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · …

Tyre wear 37.5%

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 12.6%

Service brake efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 10.6%

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,294 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 84.8%

2,792

Green 3.4%

112

Black 2.4%

Silver 2.4%

Blue 2.3%

Red 2%

Grey 1.4%

Yellow 0.7%

Orange 0.3%

Maroon 0.2%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

64,667

typical

43,558

low mileage

94,043

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 43,558 and 94,043 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 43,558 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 43,558–94,043 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters sit.

⚠ Over 126,958 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters are still on the road.

Strong survival — 170 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.41

Avg failures per vehicle

7.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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