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EF52 RUY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 RUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 150,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 132,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,368 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 120,652 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 120,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking bad (215/65zr16)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 115,406 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,536 miles

child seat in o/s/r

top and bottom engine sheids fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2007 101,427 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat in o/s/r

top and bottom engine sheids fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 89,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 89,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,323 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm on edges

both rear tyres 2mm on inner edges

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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EF52 RUY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 EF52 RUY, 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 EF52 RUY registered?

EF52 RUY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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