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OU02 BRX

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 BRX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,588 miles

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

cat broken up inside

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hangger broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,451 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,292 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,098 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,706 miles

both front brake discs corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

light perishing to offside rear tyre wall

movemant to nearside front top strut mount

note/bonnet release mechanism faulty

offside rear indicator bulb faded

slight play to rear subframe mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2010 25,629 miles

both front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust weak

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2010 25,629 miles

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

both front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust weak

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,781 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,135 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

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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OU02 BRX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU02 BRX, 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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OU02 BRX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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