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Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T505 KFJMOT history

T505 KFJ is a turquoise petrol Mitsubishi Galant first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
70,620 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T505 KFJ was last recorded at 70,620 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,440 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,620 miles
  • 2022 – 70,440 miles
  • 2021 – 70,326 miles
  • 2020 – 70,075 miles
  • 2019 – 69,821 miles
  • 2018 – 69,412 miles
  • 2017 – 68,874 miles
  • 2016 – 68,078 miles
  • 2015 – 67,168 miles
  • 2014 – 66,038 miles
  • 2013 – 64,790 miles
  • 2012 – 63,810 miles
  • 2011 – 63,224 miles
  • 2010 – 62,748 miles
  • 2009 – 62,630 miles
  • 2008 – 60,672 miles
  • 2007 – 59,697 miles
  • 2006 – 58,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,620 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,620 miles (+180)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    285326109844
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,440 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    400244161309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,326 miles (+251)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    194261851353
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,075 miles (+254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    238646889486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under side corrosion

  5. Pass69,821 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,821 miles
    Test number
    694558348721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,412 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    309143399618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass68,874 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    210565385232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass68,078 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    718788764488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,168 miles (+180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    362293111631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been covered by underseal

  10. Fail66,988 miles (+950)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    159159157746
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass66,038 miles (+1,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    366229954200
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass64,790 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    349622563299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler neck corroded

  13. Fail64,790 miles (+980)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    546401963239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler neck corroded

  14. Pass63,810 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    615923362281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail63,744 miles (+520)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    595925052260
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront chassi slightly corroded on both sides

  16. Pass63,224 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    759527451267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,748 miles (+118)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    363155860498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll four discs slightly pitted/coroded
    • NoteBoth front and rear suspension is rusty
    • NoteFuel filler pipe is coroded

  18. Pass62,630 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    263107369272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,672 miles (+975)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    573034678236
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteWiper blades smeering water on windscreen

  20. Pass59,697 miles (+1,091)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    732177667222
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePossible binding of nearside front brake, freed off on application of brake pedal. No binding on Roller Brake Tester.
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack to track rod ball joint.

  21. Pass58,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    204090276255
    • NoteSuspension surface rust

  22. Fail58,606 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    834160076205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSuspension surface rust

Questions about T505 KFJ

Does T505 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T505 KFJ expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T505 KFJ?
The MOT on T505 KFJ expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T505 KFJ done?
T505 KFJ was recorded at 70,620 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 706 miles a year.
Has T505 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 KFJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T505 KFJ 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 T505 KFJ find?
T505 KFJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm box section; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes, and 6 more.

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