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RA51 NHY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,200 mi
Last recorded182,200 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 182,200 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack when under load

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 182,199 miles

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

Knocking noise from steering rack when under load

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 177,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 177,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 172,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

all four brake discs in very poor condition

knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2013 172,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

3rd row seats suspect fitted in wrong way round

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

all four brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2012 162,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 162,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 150,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 135,425 miles

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

Front nearside and offside chassis legs surface corrosion

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,475 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,802 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 91,802 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RA51 NHY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA51 NHY, 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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RA51 NHY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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