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GF51 YPZ

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,372 mi
Last recorded164,372 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 164,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 159,208 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 153,499 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 153,478 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,680 miles

Rear Inner sils slightly rusty,nearside and offside.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 146,910 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement possible bearing. needs investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,130 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 124,130 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,460 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 114,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,394 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,813 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,341 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,669 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,607 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,320 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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GF51 YPZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,105 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 GF51 YPZ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF51 YPZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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