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GK52 HBP

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

149,999 mi
Last recorded149,999 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 149,999 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pad warning light on

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

top steering colum bush has slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pad warning light on

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

top steering colum bush has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,951 miles

Centre Rear seat missing at time of test

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear seat missing at time of test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,204 miles

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses slightly perished

Offside front lower intercooler support bracket cracked

Offside front rear lower suspension arm bush slightly de-bonded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded just starting to blow

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses slightly perished

Offside front lower intercooler support bracket cracked

Offside front rear lower suspension arm bush slightly de-bonded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded just starting to blow

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,619 miles

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

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

both rear tyres just starting to perish on outer side walls

gearbox mount bush split and has slight movement

slight corrosion on offside front box section

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

Fail 28 Aug 2013 114,619 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres just starting to perish on outer side walls

gearbox mount bush split and has slight movement

slight corrosion on offside front box section

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,761 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,761 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

nearside front chassis near front bumper very corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,928 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

offside and nearside front chassis slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer edges worn

offside rear tyre treads cracked

slight play to upper steering column

Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

offside and nearside front chassis slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer edges worn

offside rear tyre treads cracked

slight play to upper steering column

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,636 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 87,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

seat belts not checked on centre rear and both rearmost seats-removed.

some corrosion of rear silencer.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,359 miles

centre seat, centre row not fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 73,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre seat, centre row not fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,964 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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GK52 HBP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GK52 HBP, 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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GK52 HBP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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