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GL51 LZC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,689 mi
Last recorded178,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 LZC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 178,689 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 178,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 178,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 178,127 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 177,734 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 177,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 177,232 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 177,232 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 176,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 4 Jun 2021 176,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger ( marked in yellow). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger ( marked in yellow). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 174,173 miles

both front metal brake pipes on front calipers corroding

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

fair amount of corrosion to front chasses legs

o/s/f top strut mounting has some up/down movement

Fail 26 Jun 2020 174,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front metal brake pipes on front calipers corroding

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

fair amount of corrosion to front chasses legs

o/s/f top strut mounting has some up/down movement

Pass 27 Jun 2019 173,184 miles

both dip beam pattens getting poor

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

n/s/f chasses leg and out rigger corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f chasses leg and out rigger corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode at flexi hose end

o/s/f top strut mounting has some movement

rubber exhaust mountings perishing and cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2019 173,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both dip beam pattens getting poor

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

n/s/f chasses leg and out rigger corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f chasses leg and out rigger corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode at flexi hose end

o/s/f top strut mounting has some movement

rubber exhaust mountings perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 171,694 miles

Front o/s & n/s chassis sections corroded.

O/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes, brake nuts and brake hose ferrules corroded.

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

Pass 31 May 2017 170,364 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

both rear, centre middle and o/s middle seats missing. no checks carried out on these seat belts.

Fail 31 May 2017 170,364 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

both rear, centre middle and o/s middle seats missing. no checks carried out on these seat belts.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 164,164 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 164,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 152,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 142,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 130,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,365 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,780 miles

N/s/r door handle missing[outer].

O/s mirror backing missing.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,780 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/s/r door handle missing[outer].

O/s mirror backing missing.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,568 miles

n/s/r outer door handle missing

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r outer door handle missing

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2008 68,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 25 May 2007 57,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,419 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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GL51 LZC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GL51 LZC, 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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GL51 LZC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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