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AF03 KAX

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,674 mi
Last recorded127,674 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,674 miles

advise all four tyres low on tread 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011
Fail 2 Feb 2011 109,478 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Hand brake long travel

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

Oil leak os of engine bay

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

os upper ball joint boot split

Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Hand brake long travel

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

Oil leak os of engine bay

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

os upper ball joint boot split

Fail 22 Jan 2009 93,182 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

inconsistant brake reading from nearside front, suspected wrapped brake disc.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,182 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Oil leak from engine

inconsistant brake reading from nearside front, suspected wrapped brake disc.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,875 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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AF03 KAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 KAX, 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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What year was AF03 KAX registered?

AF03 KAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 KAX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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