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DS02 EKF

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 EKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 112,642 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear are wearing more on inside edges.

Nearside rear brake is sticking slightly.

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread.

Fail 20 May 2011 112,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres and nearside rear are wearing more on inside edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 94,445 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 94,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 84,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 84,251 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DS02 EKF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DS02 EKF, 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 DS02 EKF registered?

DS02 EKF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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