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PJ03 AEL

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 AEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,358 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,368 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust joint both sections weakening and slight blow

slight blow on front exhaust flexi rear bank

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight weap of fluid from around n/s steering rack side

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,368 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust joint both sections weakening and slight blow

slight blow on front exhaust flexi rear bank

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight weap of fluid from around n/s steering rack side

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,146 miles

EML on

exhaust centre section cracked giving minor leak of exhaust gases

fuel filler neck corroded

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML on

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust centre section cracked giving minor leak of exhaust gases

fuel filler neck corroded

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,546 miles

eml light is on

slight exhaust blow at the rear.

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

eml light is on

slight exhaust blow at the rear.

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre outersidewall, deteriourated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,074 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

both front tyres showing wear on edges

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,074 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

both front tyres showing wear on edges

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,157 miles

o/s/r tyre showing wear

surface cracks evident on o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

o/s/r tyre showing wear

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,904 miles

front and rear pads on 4.0mm

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,275 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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PJ03 AEL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ03 AEL, 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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PJ03 AEL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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