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AK52 SZW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front floor box section corroded but not within prescibed area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,382 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at the time of test. (seat belts not checked)

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,382 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at the time of test. (seat belts not checked)

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,360 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

offside front tyre split

spare wheel loose

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,119 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear seats missing belts not checked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 59,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 43,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,377 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,038 miles

offside inner c v gaiter leaking,poss split

slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,412 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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AK52 SZW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK52 SZW, 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 SZW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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