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RF52 JWC

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,710 mi
Last recorded92,710 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 JWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 82,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,781 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 51,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,746 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 39,425 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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RF52 JWC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 JWC, 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 RF52 JWC registered?

RF52 JWC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RF52 JWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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