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FA02 EKG

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 EKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,047 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

slight distortion to nearside front brake disc

Fail 10 Feb 2015 123,919 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,581 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,738 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Both offside tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rack gaiters perished.

Fluctuation to offside front brake reading.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges, 2mm.

Nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative.

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter pinholed.

Offside track rod end gaiter pinholed.

Surface corrrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,738 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Both front lower ball joint gaiters pinholed.

Both offside tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rack gaiters perished.

Fluctuation to offside front brake reading.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges, 2mm.

Nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative.

Offside track rod end gaiter pinholed.

Surface corrrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,278 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,654 miles

Spare tyre defective

steel rim fitted nearside rear of vehicle

vehicle presented with rear seat stowed

Fail 13 Feb 2010 73,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

vehicle presented with rear seat stowed

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,846 miles

far most rear seat not fitted at test

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

far most rear seat not fitted at test

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,187 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear seats missing.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre defective

both rear seats missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,998 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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FA02 EKG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 FA02 EKG, 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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FA02 EKG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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