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2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,074 mi
Last recorded177,074 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 EBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 177,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Held together by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 177,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Held together by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 169,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 169,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 163,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 156,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 156,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 148,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 144,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 138,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 135,534 miles

battery insecure

beam adjusters fitted yo head lamps

brake pad wear indicator light on invest req.

n/s door mirror cracked

noise from aux. / timing belt arear invst req

noise from gear box

o/s door mirror backing missing

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 135,362 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

n/s door mirror cracked

noise on gear box

noises on aux belt / power steering.

o/s door mirror cover missing (no sharp deges remain

pad wear warning light on invset req.

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Dec 2009 134,606 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pad warning wire broken

gearbox noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,606 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pad warning wire broken

gearbox noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2008 131,079 miles

CAR FEELS HARSH WHEN REVED, POSS ENGINE MOUNTING, GEAR BOX BEARINGS NOISEY

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S MIRROR BODY MISSING, BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE FERRULS VERY RUSTY

Fail 1 Dec 2008 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S MIRROR BODY MISSING, BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE FERRULS VERY RUSTY

Pass 29 Nov 2007 124,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 124,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 116,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 116,503 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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EU52 EBF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 EU52 EBF, 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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EU52 EBF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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