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HD52 HWG

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 99,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve mark on inner rim possibly a crack, unable to be sure without removing tyre, no damage mark around suspected crack (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve mark on inner rim possibly a crack, unable to be sure without removing tyre, no damage mark around suspected crack (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 90,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,194 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,779 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,569 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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HD52 HWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD52 HWG, 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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HD52 HWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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