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FJ52 VYX

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

242,521 mi
Last recorded242,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VYX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 242,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 233,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 233,592 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 227,129 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 227,129 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 218,916 miles

tyres replaced with secondhand snow tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2009 218,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 210,160 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 197,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 168,691 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 168,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 152,020 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 150,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,348 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 122,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 122,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 101,142 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 101,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear no plate becoming delaminated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,225 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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FJ52 VYX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FJ52 VYX, 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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FJ52 VYX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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