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SM02 RXH

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,940 mi
Last recorded124,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 RXH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 124,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,185 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyre worn close to legal limits and worn on tread shoulders

nearside and offside front inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

nearside rear anti-roll bar outer bush has slight play

nearside rear brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyre worn close to legal limits and worn on tread shoulders

nearside and offside front inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

nearside rear anti-roll bar outer bush has slight play

nearside rear brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2010 90,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on

Fail 18 Jul 2009 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,835 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,525 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,175 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 59,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 51,202 miles

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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SM02 RXH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM02 RXH, 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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What year was SM02 RXH registered?

SM02 RXH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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