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MK03 JXM

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 JXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,459 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,937 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 91,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,394 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 63,394 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,025 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,780 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,577 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,188 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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MK03 JXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK03 JXM, 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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MK03 JXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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