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FG52 SFV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,274 mi
Last recorded144,274 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 SFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sill`s (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal creeping.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 144,241 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sill`s (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal creeping.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,348 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 142,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 139,580 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 139,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,842 miles

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,970 miles

Nearside lower arm rear momunting starting to deteriate

Fail 28 Sep 2012 126,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside lower arm rear momunting starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,504 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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,761 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,362 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,542 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,537 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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FG52 SFV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FG52 SFV, 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 FG52 SFV registered?

FG52 SFV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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