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N8 TJW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,649 mi
Last recorded158,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 TJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 158,649 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 158,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 140,367 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front top suspension mounting has slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2012 140,367 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front top suspension mounting has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,038 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 125,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 112,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 98,267 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,267 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,098 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 85,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,098 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

under engine not inspected dew to plastic covers

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,228 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 52,228 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N8 TJW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N8 TJW, 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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N8 TJW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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