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FA02 OVP

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,912 mi
Last recorded214,912 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 214,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight rust nearside front outrigger

Pass 16 May 2012 208,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine management light is showing on the dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil level appears to be slightly high

Spare tyre appears to be underinflated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2012 208,436 miles

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

Engine management light is showing on the dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil level appears to be slightly high

Spare tyre appears to be underinflated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2011 203,684 miles

Engine management light showing on dash

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 203,684 miles

Engine management light showing on dash

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 198,377 miles

n/s/f inner pot joint gaiter insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2010 198,377 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f inner pot joint gaiter insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2008 165,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 142,449 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 142,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 108,331 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,864 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 OVP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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