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BJ02 XBU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,103 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,414 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 120,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 100,797 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 May 2013 100,797 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,641 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,954 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,956 miles

advise nail in nearside front tyre

advise offside rear passenger seat not present

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,953 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise nail in nearside front tyre

advise offside rear passenger seat not present

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,824 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ02 XBU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ02 XBU, 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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BJ02 XBU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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