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LW52 DWP

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 DWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 132,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,329 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (forward most arm)Moderate play recommend changing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,757 miles

underside of the car has been wax oiled

underside of the car has been wax oiled

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 28 Feb 2013 93,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,838 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play nearside front inner rack joint?

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,089 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,788 miles

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

all tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,479 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 23,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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LW52 DWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LW52 DWP, 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 LW52 DWP registered?

LW52 DWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LW52 DWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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