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MX52 VMK

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 VMK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 149,481 miles

both bottom ball joint rubbers in poor condition

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis sections and sills

handbrake cable corroded

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2015 149,481 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

all brake discs in poor condition and suspect brake pads low

both bottom ball joint rubbers in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 140,565 miles

Handbrake cables corroded.

Top shocker mounts in poor condition.

all brake discs in poor condition.

brake pipes corroded

chassis sections corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 140,565 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake cables corroded.

Top shocker mounts in poor condition.

all brake discs in poor condition.

brake pipes corroded

chassis sections corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 130,365 miles

All brake discs in poor condition.

Brake pipes corroded.

Chassis sections corroded

Exhaust system corroded.

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,307 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 115,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,161 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 12 Feb 2008 89,622 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,869 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 VMK is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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