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CV02 VCU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,287 mi
Last recorded159,287 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2018 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 145,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 145,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on raised edge and tread wearing low

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on raised edge-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Rear wings/sills corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,446 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING ON IN NEED OF INSPECTING

Engine covers fitted . unable to check all parts

INNER TRACK RODS WORN ON STEERING RACK

REAR SEATS REMOVED

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,504 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on raised edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

front chassis legs corroding

nearside front tyre worn low on raised edge

rear indicatores slightly discoloured

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,717 miles

both front brake discs worn

Both front steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have play

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,717 miles

Both front steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have play

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 91,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,slight play in steering

Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,700 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 80,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,008 miles

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

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

light corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement on near side steering rack inner ball joint

slight movement on off side and near side front suspension top mounts

slight ridge on off side and near side front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2008 75,008 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement on near side steering rack inner ball joint

slight movement on off side and near side front suspension top mounts

slight ridge on off side and near side front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,761 miles

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

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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CV02 VCU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV02 VCU, 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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CV02 VCU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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