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EA02 UCS

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,272 mi
Last recorded171,272 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 UCS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,272 miles

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 171,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 148,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 2 May 2018 133,644 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside / nearside minor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 133,644 miles

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

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both 3rd row ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,173 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both 3rd row ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,652 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 119,651 miles

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)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,015 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,143 miles

corrosion growth at both front outriggers near front jacking points

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,487 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,487 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,912 miles

Both handbrake cavles are worn on outer covers due to them rubbing on bottom arms

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both handbrake cavles are worn on outer covers due to them rubbing on bottom arms

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,054 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are close to the wear indicators

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

only one of the two 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

rer brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,636 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,033 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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EA02 UCS is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EA02 UCS, 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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EA02 UCS is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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