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PY51 MLE

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 MLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 155,533 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame plates one corroded / missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 149,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 146,294 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 146,292 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 124,606 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 124,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 106,379 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 106,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,554 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,695 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 37,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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PY51 MLE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY51 MLE, 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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PY51 MLE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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