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FJ53 UHF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,354 mi
Last recorded157,354 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UHF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 157,354 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount play

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

Offside Front strut top mount play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 157,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mount play

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

Offside Front strut top mount play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2021 151,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 151,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,435 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersil to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end and gaiter starting to split (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 132,501 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 132,501 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 126,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,563 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner egdes

offside front tyre worn on the inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 123,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner egdes

offside front tyre worn on the inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 120,020 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2014 116,127 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,137 miles

both sides, front link rod rubbers perished... cam belt due every 5 years or 40.000 miles..

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,068 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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FJ53 UHF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FJ53 UHF, 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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FJ53 UHF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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