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SJ52 BJX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 BJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 124,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 12 Sep 2012 124,704 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,156 miles

check legality of front window tints

Fail 17 Sep 2011 118,155 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

check legality of front window tints

Pass 4 Sep 2010 115,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 99,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 99,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,865 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,344 miles

front and rear brakepads wearing thin

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,599 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 34,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight judder from off side front brake disc

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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SJ52 BJX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ52 BJX, 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 SJ52 BJX registered?

SJ52 BJX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ52 BJX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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