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YK02 VBO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 VBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,891 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,476 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear bumper mounting corroded

both steering rack boots deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,474 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired front to rear, compression fitting (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired compression fitting (3.6.A.3)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear bumper mounting corroded

both steering rack boots deteriorated

front exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,813 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,917 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,916 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,740 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,428 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 80,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,367 miles

N/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f brake pipe, caliper to flexible hose pitted to limit.

O/s/r brake disc outer surface pitted to limit.

O/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 60,127 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,479 miles

All 5 rear seats removed. Rear belts not tested

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,432 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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YK02 VBO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YK02 VBO, 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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YK02 VBO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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