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BN02 JVR

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

203,250 mi
Last recorded203,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 JVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 203,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre,outer wall is perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn very low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is heavily corroded at rear joint.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 203,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling device is in perminant motion. (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding binding and unable to check wheel bearing for roughness? (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre,outer wall is perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn very low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is heavily corroded at rear joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 186,184 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 186,173 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

tester could not fully inspect brake components.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 162,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 162,972 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,507 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 138,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 134,141 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 134,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 122,938 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 118,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 102,881 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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BN02 JVR is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN02 JVR, 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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BN02 JVR is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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