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DV52 DFZ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre wearing inside and outside tread

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,785 miles

strong smell of anti freeze....no visible leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,529 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 47,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front lower arm bushes perishing

high level brake light one bulb not working

nearside rear tyre low on edges, perishing and has cut sidewall

rear number plate discoloured

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front lower arm bushes perishing

high level brake light one bulb not working

nearside rear tyre low on edges, perishing and has cut sidewall

rear number plate discoloured

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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DV52 DFZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV52 DFZ, 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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DV52 DFZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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