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MX52 MTU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,956 mi
Last recorded192,956 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 MTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 192,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 142,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2018 142,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 142,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings adrift (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 137,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 106,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,118 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,081 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,315 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,315 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 81,500 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010 81,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,461 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,625 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)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,307 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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MX52 MTU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MX52 MTU, 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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MX52 MTU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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