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BU02 AUC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,281 mi
Last recorded157,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 AUC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 157,281 miles

Battery insecure but not dangerous

Corrosion under vehicle

Horn

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 157,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,641 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf osf tyres tread worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 149,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf osf tyres tread worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 141,885 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 137,768 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 137,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 129,112 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 129,108 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT

Fail 26 Feb 2010 122,718 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 122,718 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,431 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 110,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,917 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,308 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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BU02 AUC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU02 AUC, 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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BU02 AUC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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