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FB52 CHK

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,964 miles

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,687 miles

slight play O/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,048 miles

Slight play in both front lower (FRONT)ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,131 miles

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

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

Nearside rear rubber top mount bush slightly distorted.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has excess travel

Fail 3 Mar 2011 71,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,840 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 15 Feb 2007 38,607 miles

advises as per failure

Fail 3 Feb 2007 37,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Slight play front hub/ball joint/steering areas

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,134 miles

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

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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FB52 CHK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB52 CHK, 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 FB52 CHK registered?

FB52 CHK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FB52 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 CHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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