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J17 TMR

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 TMR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,290 miles

Front Inner Both sides suspension component mounting prescribed area previously welded snd undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion on suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Both sides suspension component mounting prescribed area previously welded snd undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Welded repaired and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2024 77,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer riggger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 76,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,372 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 75,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis rail/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,324 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,869 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,739 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 50,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,052 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,028 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 43,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,857 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,765 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2007 34,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,485 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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J17 TMR is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J17 TMR, 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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J17 TMR is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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