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ET51 VBO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,741 mi
Last recorded151,741 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 VBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 151,741 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centen and rear exhaust corroded

rear o/s tyre wearing on inside edge

towing socket slightly damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 151,741 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centen and rear exhaust corroded

front n/s tyre wearing on inside edge

rear o/s and front o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

towing socket slightly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back box clamp is rusted through not holding the two pipes together!

both front headlamps are badly deteriorated due to condensation on the inside of the lense. (advise replacement)

centre and rear exhaust sections are badly corroded!

engine management light is on!

Fail 12 Apr 2013 142,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

back box clamp is rusted through not holding the two pipes together!

both front headlamps are badly deteriorated due to condensation on the inside of the lense. (advise replacement)

centre and rear exhaust sections are badly corroded!

engine management light is on!

Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine has no oil in it!!! (3 litres added)

exhaust back box is badly corroded!!

Fail 30 Mar 2012 134,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine has no oil in it!!! (3 litres added)

exhaust back box is badly corroded!!

Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,625 miles

Oil leak

o/s mirror

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,379 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,379 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,310 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,493 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 38,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 37,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,605 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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ET51 VBO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET51 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

ET51 VBO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is ET51 VBO safe to buy?

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