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BG52 JVC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 JVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust boxes going rusty

offside and nearside front chassis legs going rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust boxes going rusty

front exhaust mountings rusty and insacure (exhaust still sacure)

offside and nearside front chassis legs going rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,964 miles

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

centre exhaust box going rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rough sound from offside and nearside front upper bearing

strong smell of fuel when running (can not find a leak)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust box going rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rough sound from offside and nearside front upper bearing

strong smell of fuel when running (can not find a leak)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,522 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,522 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre mounting not supporting exhaust (exhaust still secure)

offside and nearside anti roll bar link rubber split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 73,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre mounting not supporting exhaust (exhaust still secure)

offside and nearside anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 7 May 2009 62,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 62,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 46,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 46,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,390 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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BG52 JVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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