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LF02 DCX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,975 mi
Last recorded118,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 DCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 118,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion along both inner sills

corrosion to front chassis crossmember

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

offside rear road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

power steering fluid pipes damp possible slow leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,054 miles

advisory as per 663598550061

Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,509 miles

Oil leak

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,966 miles

b0th front & n/s/r tyres low tread 2-3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

b0th front & n/s/r tyres low tread 2-3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 35,671 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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LF02 DCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF02 DCX, 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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LF02 DCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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