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OE51 VAV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,263 mi
Last recorded194,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 VAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 194,263 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 182,156 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 181,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 166,391 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side on chassis rails showing corrosion started. (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread starting to wear low and age cracking started (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and bad age cracking starting (4.1.E.1)

Orange low brake pad warning lamp showing but pad thickness fine.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 166,391 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side on chassis rails showing corrosion started. (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread starting to wear low and age cracking started (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and bad age cracking starting (4.1.E.1)

Orange low brake pad warning lamp showing but pad thickness fine.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,167 miles

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

Low brake pad orange warning lamp illuminated but pads all fine.

N/S/R tyre has some deforming on inner wall - ageing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Serpentine drive belt badly cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,720 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror repaired

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,916 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,747 miles

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

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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OE51 VAV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OE51 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 VAV registered?

OE51 VAV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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