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FY02 FVT

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 FVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,878 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY / WEAR

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.87MM TREAD 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR /DETERIORATION (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 134,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER HOLED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY / WEAR

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.87MM TREAD 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR /DETERIORATION (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 123,600 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,046 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,453 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,453 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)

Offside 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)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 25 Jan 2012 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 8 Feb 2011 84,035 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)

nearside front brake disc is corroded on inside

offside front brake disc is corroded on inside

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nearside front brake disc is corroded on inside

offside front brake disc is corroded on inside

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 15 Aug 2008 61,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,289 miles

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

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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FY02 FVT is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY02 FVT, 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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FY02 FVT is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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