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GD51 MLJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195,933 mi
Last recorded195,933 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 195,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 184,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 184,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 179,552 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 179,547 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 157,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 140,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 127,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 117,995 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,398 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,398 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,552 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,834 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 78,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 55,559 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f wheeltrims broken

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,559 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wheeltrims broken

o/s/f wing damaged

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 MLJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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