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KE03 TVD

2003 Mitsubishi Strada

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,538 mi
Last recorded185,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Strada120,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 TVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 185,538 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all chassis slightly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 185,039 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body mountings corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2021 18,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body mountings corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cross member corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 177,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 177,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,470 miles

Vehicle showings signs of corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Noise from gearbox area

Offside wheel arch cracked

Pipe from rear diff has seepage of oil

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Last year will need changing (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox area

Tempary fuel cap fitted but locks

Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,397 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 265/70/16

Both rear tyres close to legal limit - 265/70/16 -

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff/prop shaft seal leaking

Slight oil leak engine area

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,180 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm - 265/70/16

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine area

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,709 miles

Handbreak could do with slight adjustment

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,987 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 117,987 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,781 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake needs slight ajustment

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 64,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

offside front tyre has screw in tread.

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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KE03 TVD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KE03 TVD, 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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KE03 TVD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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