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DG03 FHM

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,435 mi
Last recorded80,435 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FHM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 80,435 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack has maximum permitted free play

rear suspension and fuel filler pipes have heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,031 miles

Both nearside and offside steering rack axial joints starting to wear.

Exhaust joints corroded.

Fuel filler neck surface corrosion.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Starting to show signs of underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,177 miles

Nearside wipers smears slightly.

Slight wear in steering rack axial joints, both sides.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

small crack in front number plate

very slight wear in steering rack

wipers streak slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,167 miles

small crack in front number plate

very slight wear in steering rack

wipers streak slightly

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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DG03 FHM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DG03 FHM, 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 DG03 FHM registered?

DG03 FHM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DG03 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 FHM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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