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KG52 VHO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,384 mi
Last recorded190,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VHO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 190,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 190,336 miles

Brake hose twisted Nearside rear (3.6.B.4c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rears (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 182,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to both sides outer sills

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r brake caliper damp

Fail 29 Jul 2015 181,578 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to windscreen

rear seats require moving around around to meet mot requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2014 174,499 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Aug 2014 174,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 166,666 miles

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 166,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,235 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre low on inner edge 215 55 16

Fail 2 Oct 2012 157,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre low on inner edge 215 55 16

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 133,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,646 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 118,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 104,439 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,166 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 96,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 50,132 miles

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

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 VHO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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