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MK52 DVW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,712 mi
Last recorded133,712 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 DVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 133,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2016 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2016 133,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,243 miles

both front flexy brake hose's perished

engine damp with oil

nearside front chassis leg corroding

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge, cuts in tread

slight play both front top strut mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2015 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexy brake hose's perished

engine damp with oil

nearside front chassis leg corroding

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge, cuts in tread

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,118 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

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

Nearside front inner cv gaitor perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front steering rack gaitor perished

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 117,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Centre exhaust section corroded and blowing

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

Nearside front inner cv gaitor perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Offside front steering rack gaitor perished

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,416 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,127 miles

Front tyres wearing the edges

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

Nearside front top strut mount slight movement

Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,784 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,778 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + outer wall worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner tyre wall worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,507 miles

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

handbrake anti rattle spring broken

Fail 31 Jul 2006 65,407 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake anti rattle spring broken

Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 49,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

headlamp height adjuster inop

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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MK52 DVW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MK52 DVW, 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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MK52 DVW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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