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WL52 LCU

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 LCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,512 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,502 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR Silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Accident Damage Bumper Insecure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,370 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

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

Slight Play In O/S/F Inner rack End

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Childseat Being Fitted

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

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 87,013 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,013 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 83,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,516 miles

slight damage on n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,496 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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WL52 LCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver 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 WL52 LCU, 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 WL52 LCU registered?

WL52 LCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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