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FG02 MXV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MXV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,601 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased

corrosion on front sub frame and shockers

corrosion on rear axle, shockers and suspension arm

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 3 Oct 2019 138,601 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased

corrosion on front sub frame and shockers

corrosion on rear axle, shockers and suspension arm

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front radius arm rear bush worn

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side rear and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both side rear radius arms corroded

rear brake discs partly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 136,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation both side (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front radius arm rear bush worn

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side rear and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side front jacking points damaged and corroded

both side rear radius arms corroded

corrosion on chassis

rear brake discs partly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edge

both front radius arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on the edge

both rear shockers corroded

both side front lower sill damaged and corroded

brake pipes greased

front brake discs partly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front and rear tyre worn on the edges

corrosion on rear suspension

front brake discs partly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes greased

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,456 miles

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

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

both front lower sills damaged

both front tyres close to markers

child seats fitted

nearside front wish bone rear bush deteraited

Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,456 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front lower sills damaged

both front tyres close to markers

child seats fitted

nearside front wish bone rear bush deteraited

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,996 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,749 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTING.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,749 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTING.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,749 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,749 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,754 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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FG02 MXV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG02 MXV, 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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FG02 MXV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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