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FY03 BLF

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,685 mi
Last recorded116,685 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn & sidewall perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component poss rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside wiper poor

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks leaking but still working (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame & arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and shocker lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear outer arches corroded

all disc back plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and shocker lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear outer arches corroded

all disc back plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,831 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

coil spring modified and seriously weakened All springs cut (2.4.A.2)

All coil springs come un seated when jacked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Strut bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 112,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 111,017 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,374 miles

Eml light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,374 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Eml light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,837 miles

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

nearside & offside front postion lights (sidelights) require attention

surface corrosion noted on suspension components & sill edges/floor pan area

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,973 miles

child seats fitted in rear seats

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

some play in offside steering track rod

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,825 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,111 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear tyre worn low on edges

small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,112 miles

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

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

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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FY03 BLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY03 BLF, 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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FY03 BLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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