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FB02 AVL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,796 mi
Last recorded207,796 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 AVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 207,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 190,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s front chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 190,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s front chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 173,306 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

o/s/f driveshaft splines badly worn

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 16 Sep 2013 154,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 154,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,999 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 136,992 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,353 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 116,343 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,667 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 105,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,687 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)

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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FB02 AVL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB02 AVL, 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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FB02 AVL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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