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OV02 AKO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,829 mi
Last recorded176,829 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 AKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 176,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 176,825 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 176,823 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 175,231 miles

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 166,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 155,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f jacking point build up corrossion

o/s/f jacking point build up corrossion by sub fram mouting

o/s/f outer sill build up corrossion

o/s/f tyre cut but not showing cord

sevrall corrossion build up undernith

Pass 23 May 2014 147,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 147,673 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 142,121 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 142,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,223 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 131,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,369 miles

advise front discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 122,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

advise front discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,690 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cut but not showing cord

Fail 9 Jan 2009 97,690 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 92,279 miles

Front registration plate slightly cracked.

N/s/f tire has slight damage to outer sidewall.

O/s/f mirror glass slightly cracked.

Fail 9 May 2008 92,245 miles

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

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

Front registration plate slightly cracked.

N/s/f tire has slight damage to outer sidewall.

O/s/f mirror glass slightly cracked.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,110 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,110 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 55,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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OV02 AKO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV02 AKO, 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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OV02 AKO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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