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BP51 VJL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VJL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,310 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,649 miles

Child seat fitted to the centre seat of row 2 and not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Child seat fitted to the nearside seat of row 2 and not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Coolant leak from the underside just forward of the nearside rear tyre.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted to the centre seat of row 2 and not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Child seat fitted to the nearside seat of row 2 and not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Coolant leak from the underside just forward of the nearside rear tyre.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 82,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,366 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,283 miles

recomend cambelt is replaced soon

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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BP51 VJL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP51 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP51 VJL registered?

BP51 VJL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is BP51 VJL safe to buy?

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