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FV52 UOP

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UOP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,357 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,357 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired valance (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,249 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,909 miles

centre high level stop lamp not working

slight damage to centre windscreen (chip)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

centre high level stop lamp not working

slight damage to centre windscreen (chip)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,608 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,608 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,343 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner shoulders

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 80,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,432 miles

advose off side front wiper split

strong advise to near side wiper spilt and not clearing well

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,384 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 45,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs just starting to corrode on inside face

front brake pads worn low

imbalance and judder on front service brake

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,982 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 39,711 miles

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

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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FV52 UOP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV52 UOP, 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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FV52 UOP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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