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PJ52 XVE

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 XVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,947 miles

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion all outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion all outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all 4 wheels slight binding

all rear suspension corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

offside front poor beam patton

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,267 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,432 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,080 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,068 miles

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,277 miles

slight corrosion on o/s + n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,545 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,516 miles

Nearside 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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PJ52 XVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PJ52 XVE, 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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PJ52 XVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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