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WJ03 XAX

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

82,095 mi
Last recorded82,095 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,095 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,805 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow at front flange joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box detached from inlet pipe [corrosion] (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,786 miles

all 4 road wheels inner rims slightly buckled

front number plate

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play both front inner anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all 4 road wheels inner rims slightly buckled

front number plate

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play both front inner anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,080 miles

all 4 road wheels slightly buckled

front number plate

front pipe exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,062 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

all 4 road wheels slightly buckled

front number plate

front pipe exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,266 miles

both front wheel rims inner edges slight buckle

both rear wheel rims inner edges slight buckle

front number plate

o/s/f shocky slight mist of oil

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheel rims inner edges slight buckle

both rear wheel rims inner edges slight buckle

front number plate

o/s/f shocky slight mist of oil

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,822 miles

both front wheel rims badly buckled

both rear wheel rims badly buckled

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2014 59,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front wheel rims badly buckled

both rear wheel rims badly buckled

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,749 miles

both front wheels slightly buckled

o/s/r wheel slight buckled

outer sills covered

Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheels slightly buckled

o/s/r wheel slight buckled

outer sills covered

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,301 miles

all 4 wheels bugled inner edges

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,071 miles

both front wheels have slight buckle

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,071 miles

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

both front wheels have slight buckle

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,320 miles

outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f wheel buckled inner edge

o/s/f wheel buckled inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

metal brake pipe above fuel tank not tested

n/s/f wheel buckled inner edge

o/s/f wheel buckled inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,481 miles

o/s/f wheel has dent inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,481 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f wheel has dent inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 18,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,817 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,395 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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WJ03 XAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WJ03 XAX, 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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WJ03 XAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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