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Mitsubishi Galant

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T863 HFJMOT history

T863 HFJ is a red petrol Mitsubishi Galant first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,908 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 HFJ was last recorded at 152,908 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,879 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,029 miles
Average per year
6,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,908 miles
  • 2024 – 137,004 miles
  • 2023 – 128,868 miles
  • 2022 – 119,960 miles
  • 2021 – 114,177 miles
  • 2019 – 106,142 miles
  • 2018 – 99,105 miles
  • 2017 – 95,640 miles
  • 2016 – 92,851 miles
  • 2015 – 89,337 miles
  • 2014 – 84,578 miles
  • 2013 – 78,411 miles
  • 2012 – 71,562 miles
  • 2011 – 65,366 miles
  • 2010 – 59,264 miles
  • 2009 – 53,673 miles
  • 2008 – 49,265 miles
  • 2007 – 41,010 miles
  • 2006 – 35,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Fuel Filler Pipe And Breather Pipe Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension Components Corroded, Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside inner rack arm with play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,908 miles (+6,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,908 miles
    Test number
    539069586203
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,879 miles (+9,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,879 miles
    Test number
    620858839898
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,004 miles (+8,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,004 miles
    Test number
    748758639542
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,868 miles (+8,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,868 miles
    Test number
    188017014071
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,960 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    845417382222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,177 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    802207753110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Filler Pipe And Breather Pipe Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded, Both Sides

  7. Fail114,135 miles (+7,993)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,135 miles
    Test number
    946375646688
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Filler Pipe And Breather Pipe Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded, Both Sides

  8. Pass106,142 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    216303752890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,105 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    286592823395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    172457853914
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack arm with play

  11. Fail95,640 miles (+2,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    447046929502
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack arm with play

  12. Pass92,851 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    845311758693
    • AdvisoryNail o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s inner rack end

  13. Pass89,337 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    548238785169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,318 miles (+4,740)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    727243385108
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall cracking

  15. Pass84,578 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    556785484136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,411 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    528385933253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail78,411 miles (+6,849)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    379895033234
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass71,562 miles (+235)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    867497132221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight slack in steering rack

  19. Fail71,327 miles (+5,961)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    759526822253
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight slack in steering rack

  20. Pass65,366 miles (+6,102)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    416547521236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly poor
    • NoteSlight slack in steering rack

  21. Pass59,264 miles (+5,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    622935630260
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt slightly slow to return
    • NoteSlight slack in steering rack

  22. Pass53,673 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    331048139271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,648 miles (+4,383)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    721286439226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass49,265 miles (+8,255)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    102985648281
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade poor

  25. Pass41,010 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    301472817245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    373598926259
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T863 HFJ

Does T863 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T863 HFJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T863 HFJ?
The MOT on T863 HFJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T863 HFJ done?
T863 HFJ was recorded at 152,908 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,087 miles a year.
Has T863 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 HFJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T863 HFJ 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 T863 HFJ find?
T863 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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