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R40 HOA

2002 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

174,966 mi
Last recorded174,966 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HOA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 174,966 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 164,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 164,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 157,922 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy headlamps x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 157,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy headlamps x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 145,298 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2022 145,298 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Mar 2022 145,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sills[marked with yellow chalk] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside brake discs are corroded but not excessive

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

body sills corroded but not excessive except areas marked wit yellow chalk]

exhaust corroded but not excessive

hub caps fitted to all wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2021 142,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 142,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,469 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,101 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 128,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,465 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted at time of test

offside front inner steering joint slight play

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,465 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted at time of test

offside front inner steering joint slight play

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,440 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing egdes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,597 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,484 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 36,815 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R40 HOA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 R40 HOA, 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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R40 HOA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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