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N88 ARN

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 ARN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 124,979 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 124,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,118 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame mounting plates corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer pipe missing clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame mounting plates corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,012 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,681 miles

Both front outriggers corroding

Both front sections of outer sills dented and corroding slightly

Both front top strut mounts corroding and noisey when operated

Nearside rear tyre cracking around whole circumference of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 215/55/16

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

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

Offside rear brake pads and disc showing signs of getting hot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wrong seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded and clamp missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 91,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded and clamp missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,857 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,155 miles

nearside front seatbelt retracting mechanism weak

Fail 17 Jan 2006 40,155 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt retracting mechanism weak

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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N88 ARN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N88 ARN, 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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N88 ARN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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