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L18 NGS

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 NGS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear arms (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside centre row seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted at the time of test

os and ns steering rack ends have slight free play

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,762 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 92,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

timing chain noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,118 miles

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,014 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,895 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,976 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,976 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,041 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L18 NGS is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L18 NGS, 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 L18 NGS registered?

L18 NGS is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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