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AM52 BBZ

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,550 mi
Last recorded132,550 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fouling n/s driveshaft

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 118,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,064 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on the inner edges

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both rear tyres are getting low on the inner edges

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,990 miles

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2012 83,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,916 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,916 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,518 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,061 miles

front tyres have slight damage to the tread

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,543 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,946 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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AM52 BBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM52 BBZ, 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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AM52 BBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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