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GJ52 FYU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,886 mi
Last recorded189,886 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 189,886 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hoses perished down to next layer,(both fronts) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front brake pad warning light on ,( broken wire)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 174,877 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

outer edge wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2018 174,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced orange offset pin 21 watt bulb (1.4.A.2f)

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

outer edge wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2017 174,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses perishing (3.6.B.4d)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

n/s/f tyre's outer edge wear

Pass 17 Dec 2016 160,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock light misting of oil

heavy edge wear to both front tyres

heavy inner edge wear to spare tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2016 160,569 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock light misting of oil

heavy edge wear to both front tyres

heavy inner edge wear to spare tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2015 153,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to screen outside swept area

Fail 23 Dec 2014 142,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to screen outside swept area

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,697 miles

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 13 Nov 2012 113,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,043 miles

Both front brake discs badly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 102,043 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs badly worn

N/S/R door will not open

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 87,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,102 miles

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

nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted , advise refitting

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,909 miles

rear seats not fitted , seat belts not tested

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,867 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 FYU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 GJ52 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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