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GF52 EFJ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 EFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,102 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underbody

Fail 22 Oct 2019 92,102 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,235 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underbody

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,579 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner rack joint has play

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,457 miles

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,182 miles

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,803 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,803 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,558 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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GF52 EFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GF52 EFJ, 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 GF52 EFJ registered?

GF52 EFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GF52 EFJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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