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BW51 BUU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,346 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,252 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edgwe

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system in general is heavily coroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edgwe

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system in general is heavily coroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriated

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,251 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriated

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section coroded and hanging bracket broken

rear exhaust box heavily coroded and peeling

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

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

one exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,126 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated (corrosion)

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated/faded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,576 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion present on nearside rear brake pipe

minor sharp edge present on rear bumper (caused by damage)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,576 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion present on nearside rear brake pipe

minor sharp edge present on rear bumper (caused by damage)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,432 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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BW51 BUU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW51 BUU, 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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BW51 BUU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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