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YB02 AVU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 AVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,323 miles

2x front brake discs corroded

2x rear coil springs corroded

2x rear indicators slightly discoloured

Brake pipes corroded (Various) Close to failure limit

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil Spring slightly broken but still in place

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Underbody corroded in places

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,323 miles

2x front brake discs corroded

2x rear coil springs corroded

2x rear indicators slightly discoloured

Brake pipes corroded (Various) Close to failure limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil Spring slightly broken but still in place

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Underbody corroded in places

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,516 miles

N/S/F antiroll bar link replaced with secondhand one so has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,512 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front steering rack has play.

sills crushed.

surface corosion under body.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,986 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sills crushed.

Pass 20 May 2013 113,678 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 107,972 miles

all brake pipes greased and underseal on the underside front

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 18 May 2012 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes greased and underseal on the underside front

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 25 Jun 2011 104,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 104,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 100,522 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,522 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 89,754 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 89,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 79,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,399 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,399 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt fully due to fittment of child seat

Pass 27 Jun 2005 40,320 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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YB02 AVU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB02 AVU, 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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YB02 AVU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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