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FA02 LPV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,919 mi
Last recorded180,919 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 180,919 miles

All around Body Damaged

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers fitted on sills and Arches (Inner and Outer)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Fail 20 Nov 2019 180,919 miles

All around Body Damaged

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers fitted on sills and Arches (Inner and Outer)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 170,455 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

nearside and offside sills have corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 153,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 143,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sill damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,872 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage and nearside front bottom sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage and nearside front bottom sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,967 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,766 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 117,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,294 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,957 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,617 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 85,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,504 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,161 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 45,161 miles

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

rearmost seat belts not checked due to seats not fitted at time of test

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 LPV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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