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FM02 UEZ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 UEZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front flexy brake hoses are cracking up

brake pad warning light is on

play in nearside front top shock absorber rubber mounting

Fail 7 Feb 2017 138,447 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2017 138,205 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 134,180 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)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,347 miles

Offside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 130,272 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,496 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,336 miles

nearside front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside rear Tyre is delaminating

Fail 14 Jul 2012 112,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust shields bent

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,936 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front offside constant velocity gaiter inner clip is not fully sealing on the shaft

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,165 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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FM02 UEZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM02 UEZ, 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 FM02 UEZ registered?

FM02 UEZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is FM02 UEZ safe to buy?

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