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FB02 DYC

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 152,445 miles

both front sills damaged

Fail 25 May 2016 152,394 miles

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

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

both sills damage

Fail 20 May 2016 152,371 miles

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

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

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

both sills damage

Pass 16 May 2015 141,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 129,938 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 129,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front brake pipes are corroded (to caliper)

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Front wipers are smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,983 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion blisters in places

os door mirror broken (still adjusts and still useable)

rearmost row of seats folded / removed (seat belts not tested

surface corrosion to various places on underside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion blisters in places

os door mirror broken (still adjusts and still useable)

rearmost row of seats folded / removed (seat belts not tested

surface corrosion to various places on underside

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,029 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,574 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,574 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,315 miles

nearside rear seat has been removed [seat belt anchore]

Pass 12 Jul 2008 63,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 63,700 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,433 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,914 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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FB02 DYC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FB02 DYC, 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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FB02 DYC is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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