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J559 MHC

2003 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,100 mi
Last recorded196,100 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Strada120,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 MHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 196,100 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall not through to cords.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake warning light on on dash

Fail 1 Nov 2014 196,012 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

N/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall not through to cords.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake awrning light on on dash.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 176,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 168,469 miles

Oil leak

Power steering operation noisey

slight wear in all rear spring anchor and shackle pin and/or bush

Fail 22 Oct 2012 168,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 156,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 145,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear red fog light weak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 129,628 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

turbo wastegate link rod disconected from valve

Pass 29 Oct 2008 126,546 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 117,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 16 Oct 2007 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/f tyre tread low

steering box leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 97,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak steering box

plastic covers on chassis have been touching on inner walls on both front tyres

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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J559 MHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada in Red 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 Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 120,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J559 MHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J559 MHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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