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GM03 FWX

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 87,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,607 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre rattles when spun (possibly something inside)

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler & breather corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front plate damaged

fuel filler/breather corroded

offside rear tyre rattle when spun (something inside)

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate damaged

Fuel pipes corroded (filler/breather)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,275 miles

Fuel hose corroded Filler & breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,328 miles

fuel filler pipe badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fuel filler pipe badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,411 miles

exhaust leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,144 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,144 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,575 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,002 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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GM03 FWX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GM03 FWX, 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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GM03 FWX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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