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PK03 SFN

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 SFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 94,076 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,587 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front number plate slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,236 miles

brake pipe by fuel tank rusty

front number plate

Fail 27 Mar 2015

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe by fuel tank rusty

front number plate

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe heatshields corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,569 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe heatshields corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,464 miles

exhaust frontpipe heat shields corroding/deteriourating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,038 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

corrosion rings forming on inner face of front brake discs

engine sump deteriorated by corrosion

exhaust front pipe heatshields deteriorated by corrosion

fuel filler neck deteriorated by corrosion

rear brake pads showing wear

rocker cover gasket leaking

slight damage to front no. plate

surface corrosion evident on underside of vehicle and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

corrosion rings forming on inner face of front brake discs

engine sump deteriorated by corrosion

exhaust front pipe heatshields deteriorated by corrosion

fuel filler neck deteriorated by corrosion

rear brake pads showing wear

slight damage to front no. plate

surface corrosion evident on underside of vehicle and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,562 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

engine sump corroded

exhaust front pipe heatshields deteriorated by corrosion

inner faces of front and rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

outer siil covers fitted, cannot inspect all testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,834 miles

corrosion rings forming around edges of rear brake discs

front no. plate damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

inner face of front brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

sump corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,777 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion rings forming around edges of rear brake discs

front no. plate damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

inner face of front brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

sump corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,221 miles

damage to front no. plate

fuel filler pipe showing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,890 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,681 miles

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

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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PK03 SFN 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 PK03 SFN, 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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PK03 SFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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