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DG03 OYK

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OYK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 109,722 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler pipe vent (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front engine oil leak

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,757 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,757 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside steering rack gaiter perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside steering rack gaiter perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,431 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,374 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,904 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,732 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,677 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,286 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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DG03 OYK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

DG03 OYK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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