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RA02 BXK

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BXK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,551 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside slight play inner steering rack joint

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 135,551 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside slight play inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,858 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,812 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 117,699 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,990 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front no plate

Fail 8 Nov 2012 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front no plate

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,401 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 101,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 101,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,378 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 88,357 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,896 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light is permanently on

Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f b/disc slightly warped

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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RA02 BXK is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RA02 BXK, 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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What year was RA02 BXK registered?

RA02 BXK is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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