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FB52 BVS

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,979 mi
Last recorded123,979 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,979 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,328 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,324 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,447 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,414 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,951 miles

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

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

offside front tyre close to cord on the inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,018 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 14,439 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

all tyres starting to perish

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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FB52 BVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FB52 BVS, 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 FB52 BVS registered?

FB52 BVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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