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AP03 ZVT

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Maroon Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,043 mi
Last recorded236,043 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 236,043 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 236,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 234,120 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres outer walls are starting to split

Pass 17 Jun 2016 233,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Upper chip in windscreen out of swept area

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall perishing/cracking close to excessive

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 233,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Upper chip in windscreen out of swept area

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall perishing/cracking close to excessive

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2015 231,710 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 229,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 229,391 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 215,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 215,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 188,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s door mirror craked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 162,045 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,304 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Challenger?

Based on 31,992 MOT tests across 2,473 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,575
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,622
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,342
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,273
Stop lamp not working 981
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AP03 ZVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Maroon with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 120,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Challenger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 ZVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Challenger typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP03 ZVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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