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YF52 SWY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,790 mi
Last recorded157,790 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 SWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,790 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 147,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,654 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 122,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 122,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 117,168 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 110,107 miles

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

nearside front shocker top mounting has worn bush

offside front shocker top mounting has worn bush

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,107 miles

nearside front shocker top mounting has worn bush

offside front shocker top mounting has worn bush

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,255 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 102,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,346 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 96,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,950 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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YF52 SWY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF52 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF52 SWY registered?

YF52 SWY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is YF52 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 SWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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