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BG52 HDE

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,083 mi
Last recorded223,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 HDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 223,083 miles

Offside Front DISC SPLASH SHIELD CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 223,083 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front DISC SPLASH SHIELD CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 203,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger small hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 203,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger small hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 187,275 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 187,275 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 169,771 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Offside rear rear seat not tested dur to not fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 169,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And is cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Offside rear rear seat not tested dur to not fitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and is perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,355 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,570 miles

Spare tyre is close to the legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2012 98,414 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 98,414 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front and rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Front wishbone rear bushes perished.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not tested.

Slight play in both front suspension upper top mounts.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,020 miles

Front and rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Front wishbone rear bushes perished.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not tested.

Slight play in both front suspension upper top mounts.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,482 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 58,122 miles

Has slight coolant loss from rear Heater pipes.

Has slight lift in N/S front top strut Mounting.

Middle front seat missing, Seat Belt not tested.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,122 miles

Has slight coolant loss from rear Heater pipes.

Has slight lift in N/S front top strut Mounting.

Middle front seat missing, Seat Belt not tested.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,338 miles

the last two seats not fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,640 miles

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

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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BG52 HDE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG52 HDE, 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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BG52 HDE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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