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SW03 XPT

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,327 mi
Last recorded103,327 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,327 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine oil sump is slightly corroded

Fuel filler possibly return pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,637 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,693 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak(sump porous)

rear brake discs slightly corroded around edges

rear inner pads look like maybe getting low

trim/cover under n/s/f wheel arch insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 50,070 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,698 miles

slight play detected at steering rack at o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,152 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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SW03 XPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW03 XPT, 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 SW03 XPT registered?

SW03 XPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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