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EU02 FYB

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

144,499 mi
Last recorded144,499 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 FYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,499 miles

corrosion sills

Fail 27 Nov 2020 144,487 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion sills

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,056 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 137,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill holed (not within load bearing point)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,799 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 131,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,827 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 122,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,894 miles

vehicle under side,various brake pipes and suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,345 miles

brake discs all round liped/rusty on outer edges.

dent/damage to o/s sill at the front end.

drivers seat belt starting to fray.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack/perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 112,345 miles

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

brake discs all round liped/rusty on outer edges.

dent/damage to o/s sill at the front end.

drivers seat belt starting to fray.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack/perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 104,323 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 104,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front chassis covered with underseal

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2011 97,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2011 97,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,794 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres on/near limit

Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,794 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,886 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres near limit

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,425 miles

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

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

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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EU02 FYB is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EU02 FYB, 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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EU02 FYB is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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