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FH51 YCX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,532 mi
Last recorded180,532 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 YCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 180,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 169,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 169,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 162,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 141,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 108,045 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,242 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,114 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

damage to offside front bumper

dampness to nearside inner cv boot

engine management light illuminated

engine oil leak

high front brake imbalance

offside front fog lamp unit missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,940 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside inner CV boot leaking

Offside front tyre close to limit

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather condition

advanced movement to offside inner steering arm/tie rod

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,684 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,160 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,623 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

nearside rear tyre near limit inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,601 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

nearside rear tyre near limit inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,582 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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FH51 YCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH51 YCX, 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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FH51 YCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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