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BU52 TWL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,489 mi
Last recorded148,489 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 148,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 127,010 miles

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

near side drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 126,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 122,706 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 122,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 119,536 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,850 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear plate marked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,691 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 71,559 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,292 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 105,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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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BU52 TWL 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 73.3%.

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 BU52 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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