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OV02 YKM

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,058 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody has large areas of surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 120,056 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS rear inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody has large areas of surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 119,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,073 miles

Both rear inner wheelarchs weak with corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS front to rear at side of petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper damaged at the OS corner

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR chassis leg corroded and damaged

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Surface corrosion to vehicles underbody

Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to front

rear disc rusty

some corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,219 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged..

NS and OS lower sill/floor areas weak with corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 115,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

NS and OS lower sill/floor areas weak with corrosion.

Front and rear bumpers damaged..

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,435 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

NSR tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 92,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 83,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,143 miles

slight play n/s/f wheelbearing

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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OV02 YKM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OV02 YKM, 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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OV02 YKM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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