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BU02 GYN

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,756 mi
Last recorded174,756 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GYN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 174,756 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 158,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 145,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 144,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 135,126 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 126,454 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 126,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 117,747 miles

advise - slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 17 May 2012 109,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 99,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 90,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,329 miles

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

advise - nearside front outer sill corroded and holed - needs welding asap

Pass 20 May 2008 72,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 59,398 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 59,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2006 46,788 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 46,788 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GYN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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