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DS51 HYJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,008 miles

both rear tyres showing some wear inner edges

corrosion apparent front integral chassis sections - both sides

Fail 30 Jan 2019 147,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm severe inner wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm severe inner wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres showing some wear inner edges

corrosion apparent front integral chassis sections - both sides

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,913 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet lever faulty

Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,913 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet lever faulty

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,105 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre wall

Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,105 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion both front sills damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre wall

Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off side and near side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 113,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off side and near side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to outer wall on osf tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,834 miles

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

slight wear to outer wall on osf tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,872 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,896 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,805 miles

NSR tyre sidewall perrishing and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre sidewall perrishing and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,093 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc is blue/ has been hot not binding at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc is blue/ has been hot not binding at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

off side rear brake slightly sticking.

slight play in steering coloum.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,632 miles

off side rear brake slightly sticking.

slight play in steering coloum.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,223 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,150 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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DS51 HYJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DS51 HYJ, 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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DS51 HYJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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