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LC52 XVT

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,195 mi
Last recorded154,195 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 154,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 142,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 102,344 miles

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cut on inner side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cut on inner side wall

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,955 miles

Engine cooling system overfilled.

Front number plate slightly damaged and starting to delaminate.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

Power steering fluid level just above minimum mark

Slight play offside front track rod inner joint.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,955 miles

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

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

Engine cooling system overfilled.

Front number plate slightly damaged and starting to delaminate.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

Power steering fluid level just above minimum mark

Slight play offside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,775 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,022 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly warped.

Nearside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play offside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,831 miles

front wiper blades judder

Fail 23 Dec 2009 71,577 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front wiper blades judder

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of being overheated

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,834 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,776 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,907 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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LC52 XVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC52 XVT, 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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LC52 XVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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