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BU02 BPV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,465 mi
Last recorded148,465 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 148,465 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 145,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 145,571 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2013 143,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 143,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,705 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 11 Jun 2012 138,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Jun 2011 136,377 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 136,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 132,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 128,110 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 128,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 156,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 140,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 124,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 106,063 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 106,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BPV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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