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FG52 XGT

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tracked to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mounting cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2017 92,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tracked to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mounting cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,190 miles

Nearside Front severley perishing in tread

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

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

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

exhaust in rusty condition

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management light on

exhaust in rusty condition

nearside rear tyre perishing

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,533 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,533 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,415 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,396 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,412 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,189 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,187 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,812 miles

All four tyres worn close to tread wear indicators.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,529 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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FG52 XGT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG52 XGT, 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 FG52 XGT registered?

FG52 XGT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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