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P143 FTA

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 144,570 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

some shields fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,020 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 140,951 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 135,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,283 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipes going into and out of rear silencer has a minor leak of gases

Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipes going into and out of rear silencer has a minor leak of gases

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,187 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,555 miles

child seat fitted is not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,555 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted is not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,712 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,726 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,609 miles

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

rear fog light dim

Fail 21 Jun 2005 45,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P143 FTA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 125,685 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P143 FTA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P143 FTA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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