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BU02 BPF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 166,354 miles

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

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

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)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2015 166,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2014 156,387 miles

both rear tyres rubber on side walls cracking

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 31 May 2014 156,387 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)

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

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

both rear tyres rubber on side walls cracking

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 133,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 133,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 131,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 126,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,967 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,863 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BPF 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 66.7%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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