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BV52 CFX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside headlight loose

Fail 6 Mar 2013 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

nearside headlight loose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,738 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 90,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,763 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,375 miles

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

nearside front shock leaking

nearside rear tyre binding

Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front shock leaking

nearside rear tyre binding

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

near side front tyre close to legal limit

slight damage inside rim of off side rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,580 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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BV52 CFX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV52 CFX, 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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BV52 CFX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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