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HY52 AFV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 AFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear end body damage no defects all is secure

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general underbody and suspension age related corrosion

rear end body damage all is secure

Fail 30 Jan 2025 124,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear imbalance 61% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody and suspension age related corrosion

rear end body damage all is secure

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 121,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,300 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,299 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,264 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,561 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,921 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,921 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,050 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,202 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,493 miles

nearside front and rear tyre has damage on outer side wall

Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front and rear tyre has damage on outer side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,259 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,259 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,847 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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HY52 AFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY52 AFV, 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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HY52 AFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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