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GJ52 AAF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,401 mi
Last recorded149,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 AAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 149,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,895 miles

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 139,867 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 191,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2014 191,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2013 161,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2012 146,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,942 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,970 miles

Parking sensor faulty

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,550 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,550 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aprox 3000 miles left on n/s/front brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear handbrake cable dust covers perished

both rear tyres slight wear but perishing badley

wear to nearside front tyre inner

Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,291 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear handbrake cable dust covers perished

both rear tyres slight wear but perishing badley

wear to nearside front tyre inner

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,974 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 37,974 miles

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

all rear seat belts not teated, child seats fitted

near side rear tyre started cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,554 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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GJ52 AAF 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 60%.

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 GJ52 AAF, 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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GJ52 AAF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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