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BU52 FRL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Electric 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FRL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 172,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and wish bone bush (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive various places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 156,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear seats missing not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front brake discs slight corrosion

front brake discs slight distortion

front number plate slight deteriation

nearside front chassis corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 155,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear seats missing not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front brake discs slight corrosion

front brake discs slight distortion

front number plate slight deteriation

nearside front chassis corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,473 miles

advise front number plat cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyres heavy worn on inner edges

advise front number plat cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,272 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 132,209 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 121,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2013 121,992 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,164 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 101,164 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,693 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Drivers seat belt starting to show signs of fraying.

N/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,560 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,560 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cannot open N/S/R Door

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 59,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,847 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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BU52 FRL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU52 FRL, 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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BU52 FRL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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