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YW03 AHY

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,237 mi
Last recorded122,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,237 miles

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Fail 17 Jan 2019 122,237 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,373 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,780 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YW03 AHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YW03 AHY, 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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YW03 AHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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