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SK51 SRU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,151 mi
Last recorded186,151 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 SRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 186,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 155,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 145,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,636 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,636 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs both side corroded all round.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 108,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,591 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,581 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 88,857 miles

Advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Advise offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 70,372 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,868 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 52,868 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,058 miles

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

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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SK51 SRU 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 77.8%.

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 SK51 SRU, 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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SK51 SRU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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