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CA02 VLN

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VLN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,426 miles

Vehicle corroded - not within prescribed areas

Vehicle undersealed throughout

Pass 26 Jul 2025 81,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 81,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,370 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 29 Jul 2023 74,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 51,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,032 miles

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,470 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,522 miles

23% front braking imbalance

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,522 miles

23% front braking imbalance

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,260 miles

2nd Row middle seat and 3rd row pair of seats missing at time of test (3 seats total)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2nd Row middle seat and 3rd row pair of seats missing at time of test (3 seats total)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,314 miles

All rear seats (5 in total) are in the folded down position at time of test. Full seat belt checks cannot be done.

Front wheels appear miss-aligned and may need adjustment/repair.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,156 miles

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

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

offside front washer jet needs attension.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 19,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,163 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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CA02 VLN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA02 VLN, 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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CA02 VLN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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