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AK52 SZO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,393 mi
Last recorded172,393 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SZO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 172,393 miles

Air con pipes to engine snapped.

Both sill's have jacking damage.

Centre brake pipe running front to rear slightly blistered

Nearside Front Caliper lower slider cover missing.

Nearside Front Shocker top slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

Offside Front Sil corroded.

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

engine has a coating of oil.

full upper engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2015 172,320 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill edge (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Air con pipes to engine snapped.

Both sill's have jacking damage.

Centre brake pipe running front to rear slightly blistered

Front Both front tyres of winter type.

Front brakes pads getting low.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator not connected.

Nearside Front Caliper lower slider cover missing.

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Shocker top slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

Offside Front Sil corroded.

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit.

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre on legal limit.

engine has a coating of oil.

full upper engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 159,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

hole in o/s inner sill

tow bar fitted

two a/c pipes broken

Fail 9 Oct 2014 158,999 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

hole in n/s sill

hole in o/s inner sill

n/s/f brake sensor not pluded in

tow bar fitted

two a/c pipes broken

Fail 7 Oct 2013 147,643 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front sill/floor edges corroded by jacking damage.

n/s/f brake caliper lower slider cover missing.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has some superficial damage.

return spring broken off handbrake cable.

vehicle fitted vehicle with tow bar.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,643 miles

n/s & o/s front sill/floor edges corroded by jacking damage.

n/s/f brake caliper lower slider cover missing.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has some superficial damage.

return spring broken off handbrake cable.

vehicle fitted vehicle with tow bar.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,734 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 123,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 106,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 76,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 56,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,863 miles

NS REAR TYRE SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE

Nearside 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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AK52 SZO 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 SZO, 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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AK52 SZO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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