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SB51 HDY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,214 mi
Last recorded159,214 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 HDY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 159,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 150,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 105,771 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 105,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,365 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pads warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 72,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 149,284 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 149,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 135,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,878 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 105,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 HDY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB51 HDY, 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 HDY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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