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FJ51 FAO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,902 mi
Last recorded173,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 173,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 166,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 158,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 151,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 151,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 139,009 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front non alloy fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 124,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 105,028 miles

play in steeringrack inner joints.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 85,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,408 miles

advise both front and rear disc and pads worn low

Fail 21 Dec 2006 73,408 miles

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

advise both front and rear disc and pads worn low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,941 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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FJ51 FAO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ51 FAO, 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 FJ51 FAO registered?

FJ51 FAO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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