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OU02 VHM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VHM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm of a prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm of a prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Power steering drive belt very noisey when steering in lock.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,556 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 98,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

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

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,001 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

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

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,879 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 74,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,144 miles

offside front door check strap missing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 71,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front door check strap missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,466 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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OU02 VHM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU02 VHM, 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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OU02 VHM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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