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DE02 DMO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tank neck pipes (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank neck pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

some corrosion to fuel filler neck

Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,321 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak ( oil filter )

some corrosion to fuel filler neck

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil filter leaking .

Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil filter leaking .

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut to offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply cords .

nearside rear brake slightly binding .

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut to offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply cords .

nearside rear brake slightly binding .

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear brake slighly binding .

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration/cracks too inner sidewall but not deep enough too reach ply cords .

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear brake slighly binding .

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration/cracks too inner sidewall but not deep enough too reach ply cords .

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,591 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,845 miles

Inner sidewall starting to separate on offside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 21,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner sidewall starting to separate on offside rear tyre.

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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DE02 DMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 75,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE02 DMO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE02 DMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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