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SB51 CMU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,358 mi
Last recorded185,358 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 CMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 185,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 178,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 170,214 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 156,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 143,116 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,605 miles

near side rear indicator lens damaged and holed

Fail 5 Nov 2013 137,601 miles

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

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

near side rear indicator lens damaged and holed

Pass 30 Nov 2012 132,804 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front plate deteriorated but legible

service light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,398 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s mirror deteriorated and cracked not obstructing vision

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,413 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 118,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,608 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 112,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 108,008 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 77,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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SB51 CMU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SB51 CMU, 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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SB51 CMU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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