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EA52 VVC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,346 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,949 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,702 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 136,702 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 128,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 122,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,632 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,488 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully check three adult seat belts in the rear as the seats are not fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,683 miles

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

rear seats missing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

offside rear tyre standard load (not extra load).

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,012 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,993 miles

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

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 VVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA52 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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