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AJ52 GNK

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,781 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,808 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 132,992 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both have slight seepage from end clips (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all bushes soft o/s has oil contamination (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wont lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch inner rotted at rear also boot floor rotted advise welding

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills have deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

sills have outer covers unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,689 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weapping greese (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weapping of greese (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber soft close to fail (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perished side wall close to fail

o/s rear wheel arch rotted inside and outer

spare wheel well rotted

still has some power steering fluid under car not showing any leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack leaking psf all over components (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weapping greese (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weapping of greese (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber soft close to fail (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perished side wall close to fail

o/s rear wheel arch rotted inside and outer

spare wheel well rotted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,300 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills have plastic covers

rear floor to inner sill has some corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,290 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills have plastic covers

rear floor to inner sill has some corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,328 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front no. plate slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,068 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system around joint areas

Advanced corrosion to front crossmember, front subframe and components

Corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to sill seams and plastic covers preventing full examination

Evidence of oil on power steering pipes

General corrosion to rear chassis, subframe and components

Some corrosion to front chassis rails around subframe mountings

Weap from n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,039 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system around joint areas

Advanced corrosion to front crossmember, front subframe and components

Corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to sill seams and plastic covers preventing full examination

Evidence of oil on power steering pipes

General corrosion to rear chassis, subframe and components

Some corrosion to front chassis rails around subframe mountings

Weap from n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 15 Nov 2011 95,190 miles

Advance corrosion to rear subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to both rear shock absorber tubes

Both front tyres worn unevenly

N/s/f shock absorber seal weaping

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake lever travel high for model

Some corrosion to outer sills, plastic covers preventing full examination

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Wall damage and cuts to n/s/r tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Wiper blades poor

Cuts and damage to n/s/f tyre walls

Front brake pads and discs worn close to service limits

Several cuts and impact damage to o/s/f tyre walls

Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,190 miles

Advance corrosion to rear subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to both rear shock absorber tubes

Both front tyres worn unevenly

N/s/f shock absorber seal weaping

Park brake lever travel high for model

Some corrosion to outer sills, plastic covers preventing full examination

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Wall damage and cuts to n/s/r tyre

Wiper blades poor

Cuts and damage to n/s/f tyre walls

Front brake pads and discs worn close to service limits

Several cuts and impact damage to o/s/f tyre walls

Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn and ridged

fuel tank pipe surface corroded and rear sub-frame

hand brake as alot free travel

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,382 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,725 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 27,826 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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AJ52 GNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ52 GNK, 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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AJ52 GNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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