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MX03 SFJ

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 SFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,006 miles

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear chasis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear suspension corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,973 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear chasis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear suspension corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 122,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

osr door damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear door body damage

rear / front various suspension parts all begining to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2014 119,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear door body damage

rear / front various suspension parts all begining to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,143 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre tread section deteriated .

off side front inner rack end slight play.

off side rear door body damaged.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre tread section deteriated .

off side front inner rack end slight play.

off side rear door body damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 112,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 102,889 miles

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 26 Apr 2010 91,268 miles

cracks in windscreen

rear brakes uneven

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,896 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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MX03 SFJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX03 SFJ, 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 MX03 SFJ registered?

MX03 SFJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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