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FG02 VGX

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,970 mi
Last recorded211,970 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 211,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 196,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot small split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 196,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn excessive on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot small split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 182,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside mirror broken poor view to rear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 182,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside mirror broken poor view to rear

Pass 2 Mar 2016 166,231 miles

corrosion on front discs b/l

n/s and o/s chassis corrosion b/l

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe greased

n/s/f brake flexi perishing

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s top shocker mount has lift

Pass 12 Feb 2015 155,051 miles

Front floor chassis to sill outriger corroding small hole each side ADVISE REPAIR SOON

Fail 12 Feb 2015 155,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front floor chassis to sill outriger corroding small hole each side ADVISE REPAIR SOON

Pass 18 Feb 2014 145,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 145,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,645 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 139,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,130 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 93,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,603 miles

Advise NO seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully check seat belt fitting's.

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

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

Tow bar & single electic socket fitted to vehicle at time of test.Not checked for MOT

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 63,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,612 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,734 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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FG02 VGX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGX, 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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What year was FG02 VGX registered?

FG02 VGX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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