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EJ02 JGX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,743 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 122,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken, likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 115,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,679 miles

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

handbrake light on

Fail 12 Dec 2011 111,571 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

handbrake light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 100,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,766 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 68,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,191 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,846 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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EJ02 JGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ02 JGX, 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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EJ02 JGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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