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BU52 UHB

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,223 mi
Last recorded175,223 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 175,223 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 175,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 164,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 164,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s/front top bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 149,813 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear pips (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/side front (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate delaminated front center (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 141,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 141,081 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,346 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 118,957 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2008 115,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 107,488 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 107,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 UHB is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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