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Mitsubishi Galant

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,498 cc

K23 MCEMOT history

K23 MCE is a green petrol Mitsubishi Galant first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
112,121 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 MCE was last recorded at 112,121 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,467 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
1,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,121 miles
  • 2022 – 110,467 miles
  • 2021 – 109,349 miles
  • 2020 – 107,747 miles
  • 2018 – 107,631 miles
  • 2017 – 102,100 miles
  • 2016 – 94,228 miles
  • 2008 – 93,907 miles
  • 2007 – 91,500 miles
  • 2006 – 86,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,121 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,121 miles (+1,654)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    782044847987
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  2. Pass110,467 miles (+1,118)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    766250161497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel tank filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass109,349 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    350119638202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,343 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,343 miles
    Test number
    764135592301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,747 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,747 miles
    Test number
    809285066491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,631 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    100610465735
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass102,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    769062763851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,100 miles (+7,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    589401122242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  9. Pass94,228 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    677750802967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail94,226 miles (+319)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    311215088540
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass93,907 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    612353278151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,500 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,500 miles
    Test number
    533756377158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,039 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    153917876195
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass86,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    681867676159
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about K23 MCE

Does K23 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K23 MCE expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K23 MCE?
The MOT on K23 MCE expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K23 MCE done?
K23 MCE was recorded at 112,121 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 1,494 miles a year.
Has K23 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 MCE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on K23 MCE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K23 MCE find?
K23 MCE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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