Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2020)
2020 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
CarHunch analysed 226 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter achieves a first-time pass rate of 78.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and carries a notable concern: 22.1% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is significantly higher than typical and should give buyers pause. This commercial vehicle does show some structural reliability weaknesses that warrant caution.
At a median mileage of just over 50,000 miles, these are still relatively low-mileage examples for their age, yet they're already averaging 0.95 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, suggesting wear issues develop earlier than might be expected. Before purchasing, have any candidate inspected by a commercial vehicle specialist and request the full MOT history to see which defects recur, particularly around braking and structural components where the dangerous defect rate signals trouble.
What to check before buying a 2020 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.
- ⚠️ 22.1% 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 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 31,231 and 78,188 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 219 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 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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30.9%
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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28.9%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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27.1%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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25.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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22.9%
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.9%
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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