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WM51 VVL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,326 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion and hole far front of nearside inner sill not within prescribed area

offside rear inner sidelight not working

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion and hole far front of nearside inner sill not within prescribed area

offside rear inner sidelight not working

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,084 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,313 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,703 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 81,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,336 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare wheel very loose

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,154 miles

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)

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

spare wheel very loose

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 27,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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WM51 VVL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WM51 VVL, 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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WM51 VVL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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