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MT02 XWH

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

235,270 mi
Last recorded235,270 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 XWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 235,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 235,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 214,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 214,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 276,532 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 259,919 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 25,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release hard to operate

Pass 2 Sep 2013 253,588 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 243,898 miles

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

offside front sill slightli damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2012 243,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front sill slightli damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2011 232,083 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 232,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 218,863 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake lever push button worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 218,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil leak

hand brake lever push button worn

water leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 199,542 miles

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

nearside & offside inner & outer sills damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 199,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside & offside inner & outer sills damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2010 19,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

nearside & offside inner & outer sills damaged

offside rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 184,104 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 183,925 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 12 May 2010 183,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 171,431 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 146,676 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2008 131,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 131,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 107,920 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 107,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 84,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,101 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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MT02 XWH 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 MT02 XWH, 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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MT02 XWH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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