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DE02 UXF

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,772 miles

General under body corrosion, advis o/s and n/s sills

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

General under body corrosion, advis o/s and n/s sills

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,261 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 79,102 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,324 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s inner cv boot leaking greese

slight play in sterring rack

Fail 15 Sep 2011 74,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s inner cv boot leaking greese

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S front inner CV boot weeping grease.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,572 miles

rear number plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,966 miles

Cut in N/S rear tyre side wall, not to chords.

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cut in N/S rear tyre side wall, not to chords.

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 55,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,023 miles

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

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

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 UXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UXF, 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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What year was DE02 UXF registered?

DE02 UXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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