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P385 GJK

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,761 mi
Last recorded187,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 GJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 187,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 187,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 182,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 182,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 182,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 181,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 179,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 176,342 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 176,342 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 162,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

fog lamp loose

vehicle idle speed high

Fail 30 Jul 2018 162,419 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

fog lamp loose

vehicle idle speed high

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 145,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 123,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slight on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 16,887 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

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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P385 GJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P385 GJK, 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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P385 GJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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