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YC51 NSE

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NSE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction linkage not full travel (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit,inner edge well worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired AND REAR IN\OUT SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUB\BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TUNELL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUB\BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 134,887 miles

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion MID\SILL BOTH SIDES AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,645 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,751 miles

ENG\COVERS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ##POOR## (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HANDBRAKE RELEASE BUTTON MISSING

HEATSHIELD RESTING ON BACKBOX

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,593 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HANDBRAKE RELEASE BUTTON MISSING

HEATSHIELD RESTING ON BACKBOX

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,122 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 78,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,119 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,119 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear no plate showing first signs of wear

rear seats not fited

Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,626 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear no plate showing first signs of wear

rear seats not fited

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,500 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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YC51 NSE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC51 NSE, 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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YC51 NSE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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