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EX51 FZO

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,114 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,835 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,156 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sills corroded under sill covers

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,997 miles

fuel neck pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,670 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 103,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

o\s rear tyre cracking & low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

osr tyre cracking side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,478 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,196 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 65,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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EX51 FZO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,105 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 EX51 FZO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 FZO registered?

EX51 FZO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is EX51 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FZO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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