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GD51 FRC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

290,319 mi
Last recorded290,319 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 FRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 290,319 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from tail pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 290,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from tail pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 272,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 18 Dec 2015 272,185 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside around chassis has hole in floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on outer edges

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 19 Dec 2014 252,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 252,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 235,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 221,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 202,058 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 202,058 miles

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

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

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 186,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 171,238 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 158,555 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 158,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 143,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 126,811 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 126,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 102,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advance wear on rear tyres on the inner edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 102,233 miles

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

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

advance wear on rear tyres on the inner edge.

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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GD51 FRC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD51 FRC, 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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GD51 FRC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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