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P53 AKG

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

250,380 mi
Last recorded250,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 AKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 250,380 miles

underside of vehicle has patch/s of surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2022 249,047 miles

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

full underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2021 246,699 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 246,694 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 241,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 234,039 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 227,031 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 222,555 miles

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre 3 mm

slight wear front lower arm ball joints

slight wear front outer d bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2017 222,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre 3 mm

slight wear front lower arm ball joints

slight wear front outer d bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2016 213,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 206,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 198,100 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside steering idler slight wear

Fail 23 Apr 2014 198,044 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside steering idler slight wear

Pass 24 Oct 2012 186,351 miles

exhaust deteriorating

some free play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2011 177,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe front to rear deteriorating

some free play in front wheel bearings

some free play in steering

Pass 8 Oct 2010 161,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 150,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 140,323 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 140,323 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 132,223 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 132,223 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 125,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 125,493 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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P53 AKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P53 AKG, 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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P53 AKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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