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ET02 SZJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,194 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor section and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor section and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides dust covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides lamp units cracked.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,776 miles

Both sides outer sills damaged and rusty

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front lower arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering

nearside & offside sills / door shuts corroding

nearside rear lamp lens is cracked

oil residue engine area's

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt ratchet mechanism weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 108,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested pattern incorect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt ratchet mechanism weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section/out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section/out rigger (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside sill area's

oil residue engine area's

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section/out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section/out rigger (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside sill area's

oil residue engine area's

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,154 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides inner hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 90,139 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides inner hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 81,699 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,577 miles

*** offside front lower arm bush split ***

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

front exhaust flexy pipe wearing

front link bar gaitors deteriorating

nearside front lower arm bush wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,577 miles

*** offside front lower arm bush split ***

centre brake light not working

front exhaust flexy pipe wearing

front link bar gaitors deteriorating

nearside front lower arm bush wearing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,686 miles

3rd row offside seat belt not accessable for testing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,686 miles

3rd row offside seat belt not accessable for testing

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 May 2012 64,871 miles

both back row seatbelts not tested due to spare tyre being in boot and seats folded away

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing thin

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 58,774 miles

both front suspension top mounts slight play

Fail 10 May 2011 58,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front suspension top mounts slight play

Fail 13 May 2009 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,940 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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ET02 SZJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 ET02 SZJ, 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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ET02 SZJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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