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BD03 MVP

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 127,392 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 121,589 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,172 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,172 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 111,582 miles

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

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

movement to left steering rack end

Fail 12 May 2016 111,582 miles

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

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

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

movement to left steering rack end

Pass 5 May 2015 107,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2014 102,565 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rack gaitor twisted

underbdoy corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rack gaitor twisted

underbdoy corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,459 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2011 85,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 68,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

headlamp beam patterns are slightly poor

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner side wall badly cut

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,792 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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BD03 MVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD03 MVP, 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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BD03 MVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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