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PL02 VCN

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,041 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 93,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure replace mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 89,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer flakey

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,665 miles

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

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer flakey

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,644 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer flakey

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,288 miles

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

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

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

clamp missing from rear exhaust joint

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake rod return spring broken

one of two front exhaust brackets broken off

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer flakey

Fail 28 Feb 2015 84,275 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

clamp missing from rear exhaust joint

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake rod return spring broken

one of two front exhaust brackets broken off

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer flakey

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both silencers flakey

clamp missing from rear silencer

front exhaust mounting broken

handbrake return spring broken

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,952 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both silencers flakey

clamp missing from rear silencer

front exhaust mounting broken

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 75,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake disc scored.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,136 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,296 miles

rear exhaust box getting corroided

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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PL02 VCN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PL02 VCN, 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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PL02 VCN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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