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PL51 JYS

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,709 mi
Last recorded151,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 JYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,709 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 151,705 miles

Front Headlamp lens missing o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 148,750 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 148,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 145,911 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 143,681 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 143,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 140,784 miles

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2014 138,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 134,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 134,519 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 126,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 126,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 112,310 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 112,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,672 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,031 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 99,984 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 90,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 90,628 miles

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

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

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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PL51 JYS 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 62.5%.

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 PL51 JYS, 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 PL51 JYS registered?

PL51 JYS is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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