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PE03 VNS

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 VNS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,647 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,647 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,925 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,773 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,903 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,987 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,987 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 28,556 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,556 miles

Offside Rear 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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PE03 VNS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE03 VNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 VNS registered?

PE03 VNS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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