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EO02 VBG

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,277 mi
Last recorded146,277 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 VBG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 146,277 miles

engine light on

n/s/f drop link poor condition

n/s/f floor very rusty

o/s/r tyre on limit,secondary tread

Fail 26 Aug 2011 146,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

n/s/f drop link poor condition

n/s/f floor very rusty

o/s/r tyre on limit,secondary tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front sills damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 120,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s front chassis corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 120,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 99,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,884 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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EO02 VBG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO02 VBG, 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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What year was EO02 VBG registered?

EO02 VBG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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