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FP52 HWA

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underside corrosion to inner sills

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,454 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underside corrosion to inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2017 86,449 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,383 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,387 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,011 miles

Engine light on

Slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,042 miles

Offside headlamp bulb holder in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2010 51,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,759 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc been overheated

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Dec 2009 46,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear brake disc been overheated

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,506 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Front brake pads worn 2000 miles

Front brake readings fluctuate

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear brake readings fluctuate

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Front brake pads worn 2000 miles

Front brake readings fluctuate

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake readings fluctuate

Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,999 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 24,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FP52 HWA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP52 HWA, 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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FP52 HWA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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