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AK02 VVH

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VVH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 158,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 158,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 150,414 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Crack in the windscreen in area B over 40mm but outside of the drivers view

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,284 miles

AIR BAG light does not illuminate

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear inner pads low - discs poor

Rear seat belts not tested - seats folded at time of test

Rear tyres low on inner edges and on limit

Surface corrosion - brake pipes, suspension, underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 133,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

AIR BAG light does not illuminate

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear inner pads low - discs poor

Rear seat belts not tested - seats folded at time of test

Rear tyres low on inner edges and on limit

Surface corrosion - brake pipes, suspension, underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,626 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2014 109,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 109,151 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,026 miles

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear discs lipped

osf flexi perished

osf tyre low tread - 3mm

front discs lipped

nsf tyre low tread - 3mm

nsr and osr indicators turning white

oil leak from engine - top back area

slight play in os inner rack joint

slight play in steering column top mount

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

aux belt badly deteriorated

oil leak from head gasket area

osf flexi hose perished

osr tyre tread badly distorted

slight play in steering column top mount

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2010 67,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,456 miles

front discs lipped

nsf tyre low tread

oil leak from cam cover gkt

rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,746 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AK02 VVH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 99,041 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 Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 VVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK02 VVH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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