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AK52 TVU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 TVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,731 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE) tyre low inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers deteriorated

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,356 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriated

front tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,616 miles

both rear indicators starting to go white

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,525 miles

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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AK52 TVU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 TVU, 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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AK52 TVU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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