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KG52 VHJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 139,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger holed and coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger holed and coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front sills crushed

Under vehicle in rusty and coroded condition

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,296 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen trim insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar D bush

Fail 30 Jun 2016 133,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen trim insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar D bush

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil cap missing

n/s/f sreen trim loose

o/s/f screen trim loose

Fail 14 Jul 2015 130,689 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil cap missing

n/s/f sreen trim loose

o/s/f screen trim loose

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,672 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 124,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight dampness around fuel filter

slight play in osr anti roll bar D bush

two rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 124,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight dampness around fuel filter

slight play in osr anti roll bar D bush

two rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,674 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,674 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,066 miles

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

all rear seats not fitted to vehicle

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 23 Jan 2006 47,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all rear seats not fitted to vehicle

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

offside rear brake starting to bind

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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KG52 VHJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KG52 VHJ, 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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KG52 VHJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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