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ET51 XBV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,435 mi
Last recorded158,435 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 XBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 158,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2015 152,641 miles

Nearside Front outer rigger jacking point corroded through

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 152,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front outer rigger jacking point corroded through

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,808 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Brake warning lamp on

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,044 miles

body work in poor condition.

front grill missing.

noise from o/s/f no fault at time of test.

only one rear seat fitted at time of test.

rear discs corroded.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 112,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

body work in poor condition

brake warning light on dash staying on

front brake discs corroded and worn

front grill missing

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joints worn and noisy

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake waring light on

front brake discs in very poor condition

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Nov 2012 95,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on.

front brake discs in very poor condition recomend replacement.

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges on limit recomend replacement.

spare wheel missing.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,233 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 80,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,025 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,019 miles

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

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)

front brake discs in very poor condition recomend replacement.

heavy corrosion to front chassis rails

lift in n/s/f top shocker mounting.

lift in o/s/f top shocker mounting.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall heavily perished and spliting.

rear brake discs in very bad condition recomend replacement.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,652 miles

both front chassis out riggers starting to corrode

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front chassis out riggers starting to corrode

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,151 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer position light bulb not working. 2 fitted in cluster

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 XBV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET51 XBV, 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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ET51 XBV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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