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FB02 GCV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 GCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,621 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 142,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspenion mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 140,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 138,619 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on off side floor

Fail 27 Dec 2018 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor as marked with an yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface corrosion on off side floor

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,279 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,642 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 107,544 miles

front chassis sections corroding slightly

front tyres tread depths low (2mm)

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 1 May 2013 107,544 miles

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

front chassis sections corroding slightly

front tyres tread depths low (2mm)

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 107,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight free play at top of steering column

steering rack gaiters worn and splitting

Fail 20 Jan 2012 99,450 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,450 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,540 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing inside edges

o/s/f seat back soon req attention - loose

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,358 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 GCV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FB02 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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