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DN51 VSV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

198,772 mi
Last recorded198,772 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2018 198,772 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front cills crushed and holes in them (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jack point box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not working on button no movement of level (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wish bone bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear arch and cill slight rust but not damaged

Offside Front wing mirror taped on losely

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all need changing soon slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats need re-fitting as in wrong places 2X

Pass 28 Nov 2017 183,712 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 18,114 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 166,209 miles

shocker tops have slight lift, arches corroded, wishbones cracking, windscreen has a chip out of zone A

welding and brake pipes covered in sealer

Fail 23 Jan 2017 166,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

shocker tops have slight lift, arches corroded, wishbones cracking, windscreen has a chip out of zone A

Fail 18 Jan 2017 165,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassi (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill corroded/damaged (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill corroded/damaged (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,128 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,050 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 110,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,051 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 90,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,517 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,493 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,562 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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DN51 VSV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DN51 VSV, 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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DN51 VSV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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