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OU03 XYS

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 102,875 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 102,875 miles

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

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

Central Front oil leak from engine

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 98,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,119 miles

E.M.L Indicating a fault

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,335 miles

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

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,716 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,573 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,207 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 65,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,750 miles

front & rear suspension is very rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 32,015 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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OU03 XYS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU03 XYS, 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 OU03 XYS registered?

OU03 XYS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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