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GF02 ZYL

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 171,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 171,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2020 166,056 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches bubbling

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2020 166,056 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches bubbling

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 161,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,333 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat folded down

Fail 3 Apr 2017 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat folded down

Pass 2 Apr 2016 129,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,704 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,704 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 74,157 miles

NEAR-SIDE REAR LIGHT LES DAMAGED NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 74,157 miles

NEAR-SIDE REAR LIGHT LES DAMAGED NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 61,309 miles

Not able to test fully 2nd row seat belts as seats not in upright position.

Oil level on minimum mark.

Fail 19 May 2008 61,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Not able to test fully 2nd row seat belts as seats not in upright position.

Oil level on minimum mark.

Pass 23 May 2007 55,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 49,570 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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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GF02 ZYL 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 66.7%.

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 GF02 ZYL, 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 GF02 ZYL registered?

GF02 ZYL is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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