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AP52 WSZ

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,547 miles

EML on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear parking brake performance low.

Offside stop/tail lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak ()

n/s & o/s floor corroded.

n/s rear, o/s front & n/s front inner wing corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

EML on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear parking brake performance low.

Offside stop/tail lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak ()

n/s & o/s floor corroded.

n/s rear, o/s front & n/s front inner wing corroded.

Pass 31 May 2016 109,457 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chassis corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear floor corroded/holed outside load bearing point prescribed area.

Offside Rear parking brake performance low.

Offside stop/tail lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak from engine bay.

n/s and o/s floor corroded near inner sill area.

Fail 30 May 2016 109,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

EML on.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chassis corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear floor corroded/holed outside load bearing point prescribed area.

Offside Rear parking brake performance low.

Offside stop/tail lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak from engine bay.

n/s and o/s floor corroded near inner sill area.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,025 miles

EML on.

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

o/s tail/stop lamp lens damaged.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML on.

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

Fuel tank filler pipes very corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

o/s tail/stop lamp lens damaged.

Pass 30 May 2014 100,767 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

Exhaust leak at front.

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

o/s rear parking brake performance low.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s tail lamp lens damaged.

o/s wiper blade worn.

Fail 29 May 2014 100,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine warning lamp on.

Exhaust leak at front.

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s tail lamp lens damaged.

o/s wiper blade worn.

Pass 16 May 2013 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

o/s rear parking brake performance low.

Fail 9 May 2013 98,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

o/s rear parking brake performance low.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,129 miles

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

poss power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,470 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 74,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,827 miles

all brakes have slight bind

Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,827 miles

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

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

all brakes have slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,213 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 22,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AP52 WSZ 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 59.3%.

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 AP52 WSZ, 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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AP52 WSZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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