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OU52 VVC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,451 mi
Last recorded151,451 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 VVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 151,451 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pump noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,693 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 147,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 126,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

centre/rear box poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2012 126,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

centre/rear box poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,344 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,829 miles

advise broken exhaust support bracket to centre at time of test ( exhaust is supported by other means within 30cm of fracture )

advise slight deteriation to both centre & rear exhaust silencers at time of test ( not deemed excessive / not blowing )

advise slight imbalance to front brakes following RBT test at time of test ( owner informs of recent service / bedding in of brakes required )

advise slight play detected in both front track control arm inner bushes ( under load ) at time of test

advise slight wear to inner edges of nearside front tyre at time of test ( not deemed excessive / not into centre 3/4 tread pattern or showing tyre build )

Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 90,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to ehaust heat shield under vehicle.

nail in offside rear tyre tread.

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and small cuts in tyre tread.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 17 Aug 2005 90,244 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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OU52 VVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU52 VVC, 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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OU52 VVC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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