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YD03 KVB

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,345 mi
Last recorded88,345 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 KVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,345 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,800 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 86,800 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,158 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,984 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,570 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2015 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge below (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,457 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 39,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 28,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,678 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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YD03 KVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD03 KVB, 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 YD03 KVB registered?

YD03 KVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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