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MJ52 EFM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 EFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 145,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 145,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 139,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 139,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lens deteriorated

corrosion on seals

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,174 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 135,341 miles

undeer car sprayed with under seal

Fail 16 Nov 2018 135,341 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,521 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 133,521 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 132,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 113,305 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,305 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 106,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,631 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Airbag lamp illuminated indicating fault

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

Recommend suspension components replaced in axle pairs(anti-roll bar linkages)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,036 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,033 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,986 miles

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

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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MJ52 EFM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MJ52 EFM, 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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MJ52 EFM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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