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OU02 XVC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,053 miles

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)

air bag light on

centre rear exhaust boxes corroaded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,053 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

air bag light on

centre rear exhaust boxes corroaded

Pass 23 May 2014 76,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 76,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 10,865 miles

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)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 10,865 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,850 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010

rear tyres quite badly deteriorated on outer edges and have nails in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,964 miles

advise air bag light on

advise nail in n/s and o/s rear tyres and both slighty perished

advise rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

brake fluid low

centre brake light not working unable to see if it is a functioning light

centre exhaust mount corroding

front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,922 miles

air bag light on

brake fluid low

centre brake light not working unable to see if it is a functioning light

centre exhaust mount corroding

front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,412 miles

front brake imbalance on upper limit.

number plates slightly faded.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,343 miles

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

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

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 XVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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