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DU03 XAX

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,919 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2016 117,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2015 116,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 108,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine sump porous and leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,468 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,164 miles

exhaust has some surface corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre has cuts in tread area

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension assembly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 105,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust has some surface corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre has cuts in tread area

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,899 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,499 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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DU03 XAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc 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 DU03 XAX, 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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DU03 XAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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