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RO02 BYZ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,619 mi
Last recorded181,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 181,619 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 181,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 172,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 163,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 163,130 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 153,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 153,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 144,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 127,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 127,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear centre lap belt missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 120,326 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,776 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,257 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,115 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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RO02 BYZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO02 BYZ, 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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RO02 BYZ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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