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RV02 SHX

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

238,459 mi
Last recorded238,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 SHX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 238,459 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 238,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 225,319 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 225,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover torn.

Offside inner gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 221,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 203,789 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 190,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 170,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 153,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 132,769 miles

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

engine +chassie tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2009 132,769 miles

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

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

engine +chassie tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 117,249 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,203 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 92,373 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 92,373 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,290 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 71,644 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2005 71,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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 SHX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV02 SHX, 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 SHX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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