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RL51 JPO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 JPO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,829 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking point area build up corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,903 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,366 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,641 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,999 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 65,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,376 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,994 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 53,994 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,025 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,515 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,398 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,551 miles

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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RL51 JPO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RL51 JPO, 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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RL51 JPO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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