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BJ02 MXC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,020 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 88,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,984 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,953 miles

EML

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,377 miles

EML

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,315 miles

EML

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,315 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

EML

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,569 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 66,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,109 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all road wheels slightly damaged/distorted

front & rear brake discs corroded

front chassis rails slightly damaged

number plates deteriorated

plastic trim covering outer sills

play in steering rack inner joints

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,051 miles

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

all road wheels slightly damaged/distorted

front & rear brake discs corroded

front chassis rails slightly damaged

number plates deteriorated

plastic trim covering outer sills

play in steering rack inner joints

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,477 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,886 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BJ02 MXC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ02 MXC, 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 BJ02 MXC registered?

BJ02 MXC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BJ02 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 MXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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