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GY52 EFV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,718 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 102,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,143 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,140 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,337 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 67,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,328 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,327 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,069 miles

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

alloy wheel rims 17" have some damage-distortion/bent

corrosion of brake discs evident-vehicle been stood?

water ingress to o/s headlamp, does have some effect on beam pattern

Fail 20 Oct 2005 23,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,615 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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GY52 EFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GY52 EFV, 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 GY52 EFV registered?

GY52 EFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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