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AC03 BKY

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,170 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,274 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 116,273 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,595 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,176 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,685 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 87,685 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,527 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 77,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 76,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 74,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 67,099 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 121,113 MOT tests across 16,216 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
5,932
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,016
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,649
position lamp(s) not working 4,566
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,411
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,987
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AC03 BKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 Galant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 BKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Galant typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 BKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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