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VE52 SUA

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 SUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2014 130,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 130,142 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 125,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 106,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,447 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,603 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 67,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,055 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 55,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,640 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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VE52 SUA 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 60%.

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 VE52 SUA, 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 VE52 SUA registered?

VE52 SUA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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