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EA52 VWY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,824 mi
Last recorded193,824 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 193,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 193,818 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 173,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 172,711 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 157,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat backwards both boxes (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported from cat backwards (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 146,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 146,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,871 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 126,870 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 117,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,904 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,678 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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EA52 VWY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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