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PL02 YOF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 YOF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 178,546 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,512 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 178,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,081 miles

Both headlights deteriorated advise polishing both to improve light output and quality

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 177,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 177,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 176,055 miles

Dip beam pattern weak, if the bulbs are not a standard bulb, I’d advise fitting standard ones. LED and Xenon bulbs can not be used with standard headlights

Genius level repair to brake pedal anti slip

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise changing when you get it serviced (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 173,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 173,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,974 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake requires attention

Pass 1 Nov 2016 164,996 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,156 miles

Offside Rear tyre nailed

under body rust

Pass 29 Sep 2014 152,858 miles

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

offside driveshaft worn at gearbox joint area

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracks close to cords

Fail 22 Sep 2014 152,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

215/55 16 95h

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

offside driveshaft worn at gearbox joint area

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracks close to cords

Pass 24 Sep 2013 146,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 125,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 118,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,290 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 111,285 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 100,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 83,677 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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PL02 YOF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL02 YOF, 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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PL02 YOF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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