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EA51 BYU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,605 mi
Last recorded177,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 177,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 166,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 155,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,140 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,010 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mount slight play

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mount slight play

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,334 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f track rod end slight play need changing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,477 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,906 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre plus both rearmost rear seats not fitted at time of test

offside front plus nearside rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,914 miles

both rearmost seats removed

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,357 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 29,814 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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EA51 BYU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA51 BYU, 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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EA51 BYU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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