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S4 SOS

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 SOS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,315 miles

Front no#plate damaged

OSF floor area weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to both rear lower sill areas

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,396 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,395 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

entire underside of vehicle corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 May 2011 58,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,401 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside front cv boot cracking

offisde front wiper blade poor but still clears screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel neck pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel neck pipes slightly corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front cv boot cracking

offisde front wiper blade poor but still clears screen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,075 miles

slight play in stearing rack(both sides)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,924 miles

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

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

slight play in stearing rack(both sides)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,862 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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S4 SOS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S4 SOS, 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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S4 SOS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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