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MJ52 HCD

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,555 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear filler neck corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour x2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,886 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2015 75,424 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 75,424 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,058 miles

r/o/s light lens broken

Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

r/o/s light lens broken

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,532 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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MJ52 HCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ52 HCD, 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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MJ52 HCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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