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Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,540 mi
Last recorded176,540 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 176,540 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 176,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 176,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 171,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 166,118 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 166,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 19 Sep 2016 146,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,891 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,328 miles

exhaust system corroded

front pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,759 miles

towball cover fitted

front discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

towball cover fitted

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise tow ball cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,620 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,676 miles

both front brake discs slightly rustey

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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EA52 VPN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EA52 VPN, 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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EA52 VPN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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