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AK02 VYF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VYF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,398 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle [rear end

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,391 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

surface rust on underside of vehicle [rear end

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,465 miles

all rear seats folded down

n/s/f body to wing area corroded [not within 12 in of load bearing member ]

Fail 29 Mar 2016 126,347 miles

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

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

all rear seats folded down

n/s/f body to wing area corroded [not within 12 in of load bearing member ]

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,892 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,892 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 109,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,303 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,303 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,146 miles

OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , REAR PADS LOW , BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN , REAR DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,146 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , REAR PADS LOW , BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN , REAR DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,662 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,879 miles

SCREEN STRIP LOOSE , STEERING FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH IN OPERATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,260 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,260 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,527 miles

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST , OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive 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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AK02 VYF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK02 VYF, 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 AK02 VYF registered?

AK02 VYF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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