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FG02 VKP

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

226,402 mi
Last recorded226,402 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 226,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 226,092 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2013 218,953 miles

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 210,755 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 210,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 199,700 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 199,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 189,388 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 189,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 182,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 160,509 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 135,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 117,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,548 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 97,570 miles

Nearside front tyre is ON the limits of wear at outer edge.

Offside center rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Offside front tyre is PN the limits at inner edge.

Rear brake discs appear worn pads appear low.

Fail 13 May 2008 97,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is ON the limits of wear at outer edge.

Offside center rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Offside front tyre is PN the limits at inner edge.

Rear brake discs appear worn pads appear low.

Pass 15 May 2007 84,381 miles

Rear silencer getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 15 May 2006 65,123 miles

O/S/R inner side light N/W

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 VKP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG02 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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