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YB51 RBF

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 RBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 100,155 miles

n/s and o/s top shocker mounts have slight lift

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s top shocker mounts have lift

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s sill damage

o/s/f n/s/f chassis rail corrosion

o/s/r indicator fading BORDERLINE

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,296 miles

front and rear brake disc wear

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre wear on inner edges

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres borderline

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,497 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe on caliper

corrosion on front chassis rails

front brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline

nail in o/s/r tyre

uneven wear on all tyres

wear in front top shocker mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,616 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline

nail in o/s/r tyre

uneven wear on all tyres

wear in front top shocker mountings

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

right third row seat not fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,671 miles

Front bumper insecure

front brake disks worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 75,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

front brake disks worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,714 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,714 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 61,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,297 miles

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

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

damage to n/s sill

damage to o/s/ sill

front wipers smear

Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,779 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 35,779 miles

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

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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YB51 RBF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB51 RBF, 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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YB51 RBF is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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