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SB52 YCX

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,073 mi
Last recorded125,073 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 YCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,073 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut (but not to cords)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,813 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 111,813 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,818 miles

both front(rear)bottom arm bushes deteriating

engine damp at offside

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

movement in nearside rear droplink

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre very low

Fail 28 Nov 2011 99,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front(rear)bottom arm bushes deteriating

engine damp at offside

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

movement in nearside rear droplink

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre very low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,184 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 78,648 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,435 miles

brake,fuel and power steering pipes corroded

corrosion on sump †

exhaust system corroded

front brakes close to failing imbalance test

front number plate cracked at edges

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,767 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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SB52 YCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc 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 SB52 YCX, 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 SB52 YCX registered?

SB52 YCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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