2000 Mitsubishi Galant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 261 MOT tests, the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant recorded a 75.9% pass rate. That is 2.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 14.6% of tests against 9.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Galant fails 30.4% of the time in the 60-90k band and 28.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 29.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.4% in 2021 to 12.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.6% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.6% | 25 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 26 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 25 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 14 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 29.9% | 78 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.3% | 74 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.9% | 52 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.2% | 50 |
| 5 | Other defects | 18.8% | 49 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.4% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 56 | 30.4% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 21.6% |
| 120-150k | 45 | 28.9% |
| 150k+ | 35 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 19.4% |
| 2022 | 66 | 30.3% |
| 2023 | 52 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | 40 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 31 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Galant
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 14.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (14.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Galants pass their MOT?
75.9% of the 261 2000 Mitsubishi Galant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
Suspension, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.6%).
Does the 2000 Galant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.4% in the 60-90k band to 28.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 261 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.