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MJ02 VHG

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 VHG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,818 miles

both outer sills corrosion but no holes

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,818 miles

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

both outer sills corrosion but no holes

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,504 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)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front outer sills corroded but no holes

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking around sidewalls and close to legal limit 1.6mm

rear exhaust system has a slight blow

Fail 14 Aug 2015 106,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking around sidewalls and close to legal limit 1.6mm

rear exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,637 miles

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

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

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

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

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,835 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

unable to check o/s/r and centre rear seat-belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

unable to check o/s/r and centre rear seat-belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,938 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,010 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,047 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 66,751 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 53,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 460,705 miles

off side front tyre inside edge devoid of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,905 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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MJ02 VHG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ02 VHG, 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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MJ02 VHG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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