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GP52 BXJ

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,906 mi
Last recorded138,906 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 BXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 138,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front / rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

sill cover/s are fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2018 138,884 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front / rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

oil lamp staying on

sill cover/s are fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 134,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,269 miles

engine management light

Fail 13 Jan 2016 129,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track contol arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track control arm (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 129,214 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 115,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine Management warning Light On

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

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

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Starting To Perish On Side Walls

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,719 miles

Engine Management warning Light On

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

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Starting To Perish On Side Walls

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,368 miles

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Wiper Blade Split At End

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,368 miles

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

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

Offside Wiper Blade Split At End

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,801 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O S R Wheel binding

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,592 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O S R Wheel binding

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,107 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,901 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,896 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,157 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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GP52 BXJ 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 57.9%.

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 GP52 BXJ, 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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GP52 BXJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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