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OY02 BWA

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

223,829 mi
Last recorded223,829 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 BWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 223,829 miles

offside rear arch corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 223,829 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (3.1.9)

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

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 216,777 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 216,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 210,046 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 210,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 201,697 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 201,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 189,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 189,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 175,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 156,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 156,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 133,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,715 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,364 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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OY02 BWA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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