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DK02 MDJ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,253 mi
Last recorded113,253 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 MDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,021 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

nearside front track rod end split pin missing

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,021 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside front track rod end split pin missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 101,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 85,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,812 miles

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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DK02 MDJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DK02 MDJ, 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 DK02 MDJ registered?

DK02 MDJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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