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MX52 XAZ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,888 mi
Last recorded130,888 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 XAZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,888 miles

Corrosion to all brake disc back plates

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small blow exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,219 miles

engine mil light on.

small cuts offside front tyre outer sidewall'

Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

engine mil light on.

small cuts offside front tyre outer sidewall'

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,181 miles

Oil leak

engine mil light on.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,177 miles

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

engine mil light on.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,548 miles

Oil leak

engine mil light on.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges,3\4 tread requirements ok.

engine mil light on.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,009 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,145 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,666 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 36,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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MX52 XAZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX52 XAZ, 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 MX52 XAZ registered?

MX52 XAZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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