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RV02 JWC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,039 mi
Last recorded49,039 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 JWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 148,984 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Spare wheel (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 146,480 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Rear Tyres slightly perished

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 146,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Rear Tyres slightly perished

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 142,713 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)

both front on 3mm

Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

both front on 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,292 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fog lamp inop on 7 pin trailer socket

front registration plate separating

nearside rear lamp lens broken

offside outer sill damage

rear seats not fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 135,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fog lamp inop on 7 pin trailer socket

front registration plate separating

nearside rear lamp lens broken

offside outer sill damage

rear seats not fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,716 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted

Trailer socket incorrectly wired stop on car - trailer side lights side lights on car - stop on trailer Trailer fog lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,988 miles

Both No plates starting to separate

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both No plates starting to separate

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,235 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,235 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,366 miles

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

Front No Plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,278 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,681 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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RV02 JWC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV02 JWC, 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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RV02 JWC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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