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GY02 LFG

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,371 mi
Last recorded156,371 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 LFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 156,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 156,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 148,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 137,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 137,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 117,711 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 105,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 94,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 84,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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GY02 LFG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY02 LFG, 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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GY02 LFG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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