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BT52 HTU

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,152 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,128 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,470 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,653 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,634 miles

slight exhaust gas leak detected from offside exhaust downpipe flexi !

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,441 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

large amount of mud on under body & suspension componants

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,399 miles

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

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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BT52 HTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT52 HTU, 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 BT52 HTU registered?

BT52 HTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 HTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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