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HK52 FXC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear under body

Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns os metal brake rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted sidewindowstinted ()

Pass 7 May 2016 85,722 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 85,722 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 73,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in off side steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear to steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,907 miles

Near-side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Off-side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play in steering rack near-side and off-side inner joints.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,907 miles

Near-side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Off-side front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight play in steering rack near-side and off-side inner joints.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre wear /tracking

Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyre wear /tracking

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,869 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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HK52 FXC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK52 FXC, 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 HK52 FXC registered?

HK52 FXC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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