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RX03 WGP

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 WGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,645 miles

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Body mounting area corroded

Offside Front Body mounting area corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 149,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Body mounting area corroded

Offside Front Body mounting area corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 143,630 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ()

Various patches of heavy corrosion to inner sill areas & underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 143,630 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Various patches of heavy corrosion to inner sill areas & underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 131,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,715 miles

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering system

rear seat belt retracting weak

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2014 127,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering system

rear seat belt retracting weak

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

vehicle underside has some patches of surface rust

Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,662 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.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

vehicle underside has some patches of surface rust

Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner arch rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner arch rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 56,858 miles

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

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

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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RX03 WGP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RX03 WGP, 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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RX03 WGP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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