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MK02 VPY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,359 mi
Last recorded236,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VPY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 236,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 207,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 205,378 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 174,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 114,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,427 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,080 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight knocking from rack

Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight knocking from rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,133 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)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,392 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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MK02 VPY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK02 VPY, 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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MK02 VPY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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