CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD02 UGY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroding/deteriorating

coolant level low

damage to both front sills

engine cover fitted

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low + slight cuts in tyre

oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 134,281 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

sills corroded/damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2016 134,281 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

sills corroded/damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,986 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on edges and tread low

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

chassis and sills corroded

childseat fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 128,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on edges and tread low

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

chassis and sills corroded

childseat fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,999 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 123,998 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 114,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 104,177 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 94,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,576 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,486 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 49,486 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,932 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD02 UGY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD02 UGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD02 UGY?

You can check the full history of GD02 UGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD02 UGY registered?

GD02 UGY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is GD02 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 UGY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD02 UGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD02 UGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.