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OY02 BVP

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 BVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Both sides on the body it has been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 137,070 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Both sides on the body it has been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 132,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 132,704 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 125,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 115,140 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 108,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 95,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 10 May 2018 95,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 13 May 2017 89,996 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 2 May 2016 86,957 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,957 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres slight worn outer tread edges and slight cuts outer walls.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,991 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor has a pin hole

Fail 1 May 2012 70,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,663 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 66,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,332 miles

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

NSR+OSR SEATS SWAP AROUND

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,220 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,548 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test and only 2 out of 3 fitted on 2nd row

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,527 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)

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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OY02 BVP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OY02 BVP, 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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OY02 BVP is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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