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SB51 VOV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 149,106 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 149,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,035 miles

(1.2.4b)The offside front headlamp image quality is poor but not affecting the light output

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering outer track rod ball pin slight free play present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear coil spring surface corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting slight free play present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting slight free play present

(2.5B.1a)The nearside suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C.1c)The offside front constant velocity joint(s) noisy in operation

(2.5C.1d)The offside frong outer constant velocity joint gaitor deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(5.1A)The nearside rear child seat present which is preventing a full inspection of adult harness

(8.3.1d)damage present within the windscreen less than 040mm diameter

Fail 3 Mar 2009 142,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering outer track rod ball pin slight free play present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear coil spring surface corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting slight free play present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting slight free play present

(2.5C.1c)The offside front constant velocity joint(s) noisy in operation

(2.5C.1d)The offside frong outer constant velocity joint gaitor deteriorating

(5.1A)The nearside rear child seat present which is preventing a full inspection of adult harness

(8.3.1d)damage present within the windscreen less than 040mm diameter

Fail 3 Mar 2008 130,558 miles

(2.5A.1)the nearside and offside front top suspension mountings have some vertical lift present approximately 010mm

(2.5C.1a)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(3.6B.2c)the nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action

(5.1A.1)The three seats fitted in the centre have been incorrectly fitted preventing the correct use of the centre three point lap belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 130,558 miles

(2.5A.1)the nearside and offside front top suspension mountings have some vertical lift present approximately 010mm

(2.5C.1a)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(3.6B.2c)the nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action

(5.1A.1)The three seats fitted in the centre have been incorrectly fitted preventing the correct use of the centre three point lap belt

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,735 miles

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

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

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

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

play in o/s inner drive shaft

Fail 8 Mar 2006 96,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in o/s inner drive shaft

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 VOV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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