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NA53 GKN

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 GKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 101,949 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,074 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in offside front tie rod

sump rusty and becoming porous

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,668 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,736 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,528 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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NA53 GKN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA53 GKN, 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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NA53 GKN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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