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BX52 VUW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,305 mi
Last recorded128,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,305 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 128,305 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,004 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 125,004 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,226 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 121,226 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 31 May 2016 109,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyre pressures low

front exhaust mountings detached

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mountings insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 115,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 101,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,744 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 84,744 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on side walls

Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on side walls

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,626 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BX52 VUW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 BX52 VUW, 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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BX52 VUW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 2002.

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