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EK02 MBV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,458 mi
Last recorded94,458 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 MBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,458 miles

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

engine oil low

nearside rear occasional seat belt slightly frayed

plastic discs stuck to windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil on min

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine oil on min

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,506 miles

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

boot full unable to test seat belts etc

Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,506 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

boot full unable to test seat belts etc

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,869 miles

rear wiper arm & blade missing

tyres tracking maybe out both front worn on edge & offside rear bald on edge

unable to test boot seat belts as full & seats up

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper arm & blade missing

tyres tracking maybe out both front worn on edge & offside rear bald on edge

unable to test boot seat belts as full & seats up

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,331 miles

tyres offside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres offside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,960 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,928 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,582 miles

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

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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EK02 MBV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK02 MBV, 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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EK02 MBV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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