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AF03 UGW

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 145,580 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing on road test

Fail 10 May 2016 145,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2015 138,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2014 131,256 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 131,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 131,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,863 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 103,831 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,350 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,565 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

2) N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,534 miles

†Rear disc pads worn quite low.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,001 miles

Rear tyres worn close to wear bars (3mm) worn treadless on inner edges.

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 UGW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF03 UGW, 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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AF03 UGW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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