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FP52 PZU

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,139 mi
Last recorded169,139 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 PZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 169,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges on both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 169,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges on both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 161,877 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 161,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 159,621 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 156,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 151,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 151,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 147,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 147,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2011 129,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,499 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

engine oil leak

serface corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

Fail 16 Nov 2010 117,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

engine oil leak

serface corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 94,733 miles

all tyres worn heavely on inner edges

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to metal fuel pipes

corossion to sump

front number plate cracked

minor oil leak

small dentsand scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,598 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 82,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corossion to exhaust system joints

engine covers fitted

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surfae corossion to metal fuel pipes and tank

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,389 miles

both steering rack push pull joints have slight end play

damage to windscreen in zone B

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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FP52 PZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP52 PZU, 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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FP52 PZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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