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RA51 VMJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

188,731 mi
Last recorded188,731 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 188,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

generally corroded underneath

Pass 27 Jan 2016 179,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 179,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 166,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing inner edges and outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 166,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing inner edges and outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 158,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2014 158,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,374 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Jan 2013 148,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front 215/55ZR16W tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted and scored

Pass 8 Nov 2011 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 129,008 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriated

corrosion to off side rear sill

rear indicators starting to fade

slight corrosion to off side chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,008 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriated

corrosion to off side rear sill

rear indicators starting to fade

slight corrosion to off side chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2009 122,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear shock caseings corroded

lift to both front top strut mounts

note/one rear seat missing at time of test

washer alignmant(will clear to both sides)

water ingretion to front strut mounting areas

Fail 27 Nov 2009 122,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear shock caseings corroded

lift to both front top strut mounts

note/one rear seat missing at time of test

washer alignmant(will clear to both sides)

water ingretion to front strut mounting areas

Pass 11 Dec 2008 116,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of engine bay

nearisde and offside rear brake hose ferrules corrodeing

Fail 11 Dec 2008 116,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of engine bay

nearisde and offside rear brake hose ferrules corrodeing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 108,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 97,113 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 97,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 80,146 miles

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

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

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 VMJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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