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BW02 DCE

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 172,235 miles

Both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front discs corroded

Offside front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside front ball joint slight play

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 167,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 161,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 161,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 154,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

second row center seat removed

suspect coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 154,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

second row center seat removed

suspect coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 149,317 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front offside floor

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear door lower hinge worn

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Dec 2012 137,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 128,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 128,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 120,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 70,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 38,607 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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BW02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW02 DCE, 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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BW02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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