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BL51 GUW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,380 mi
Last recorded151,380 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,380 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 151,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 147,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 134,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,598 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,767 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 82,767 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,856 miles

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

nearside rear indicator lense cracked but not exposing any white light

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,856 miles

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

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

nearside rear indicator lense cracked but not exposing any white light

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,287 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 61,287 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 46,530 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,973 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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BL51 GUW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL51 GUW, 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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BL51 GUW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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