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SW51 KTA

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 KTA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,689 miles

front brake discs worn

front exhaust hanger deteriorated but still suporting exhaust

n/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,689 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust hanger deteriorated but still suporting exhaust

n/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,733 miles

front brake discs scored and worn

front tyres low on tread

hand brake efficiency low 17%

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear brake discs worn and lightly pitted and lightly scored

slight exhaust blow

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Oct 2015 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs scored and worn

front tyres low on tread

hand brake efficiency low 17%

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear brake discs worn and lightly pitted and lightly scored

slight exhaust blow

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,780 miles

brake pipes coated in protective coating at time of test

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low on material

Fail 18 Nov 2014 80,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes coated in protective coating at time of test

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low on material

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,852 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,658 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,973 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,779 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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SW51 KTA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SW51 KTA, 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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SW51 KTA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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