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MD51 KBZ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

174,170 mi
Last recorded174,170 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 KBZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 174,170 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside inner sill holed

Pass 3 Mar 2015 165,188 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed

Fail 26 Feb 2015 165,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 156,584 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 156,291 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,007 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 143,007 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front anti-roll D-bush has some play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front chassis members have some corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2013 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front chassis members have some corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,849 miles

offside front top strut mount has some play

some play in both rear d-bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2013 124,849 miles

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

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

offside front top strut mount has some play

some play in both rear d-bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,371 miles

SOME CORROSION IN FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Fail 4 Sep 2012 117,371 miles

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

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

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

SOME CORROSION IN FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,366 miles

offside front drop link slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 100,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front drop link slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,109 miles

OFFSIDE DROP LINK WORN

Fail 18 Feb 2011 92,109 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

OFFSIDE DROP LINK WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,185 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,247 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,731 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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MD51 KBZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MD51 KBZ, 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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MD51 KBZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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