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ET51 VAF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,893 mi
Last recorded133,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 VAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,893 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,893 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,293 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,177 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 109,177 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 78,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

POOR BEAM PATTERN CHILD SEAT IN CENTRE NS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,310 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/INNER SURFACES SCORED TO LIMIT.

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED/WORN TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURE.

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKETS RUSTED TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST CENTRE/REAR SILENCERS RUSTED/WEAK.

FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE SLIGHTLY HIGH.

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING NEAR TO LIMIT.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,310 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/INNER SURFACES SCORED TO LIMIT.

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED/WORN TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURE.

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKETS RUSTED TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST CENTRE/REAR SILENCERS RUSTED/WEAK.

FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE SLIGHTLY HIGH.

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING NEAR TO LIMIT.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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ET51 VAF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ET51 VAF, 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 ET51 VAF registered?

ET51 VAF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is ET51 VAF safe to buy?

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