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HJ52 JSU

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 JSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,774 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall sliced,cords not exposed

Fail 7 Mar 2012 103,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre outer wall sliced,cords not exposed

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,977 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,276 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 77,276 miles

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

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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HJ52 JSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJ52 JSU, 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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What year was HJ52 JSU registered?

HJ52 JSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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