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YS52 LYU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,910 mi
Last recorded254,910 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 254,910 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

both brake wear indicator wires broken brake pads ok at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 254,899 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both brake wear indicator wires broken brake pads ok at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2015 245,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 227,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 206,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 206,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 171,315 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 150,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 150,963 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,209 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm boshes cracking slightly

front brake discs corroded on inner outer edge

front brake pads appear worn

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint rubber boot split

slight oil leak rear of engine

Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

both sides front lower suspension arm boshes cracking slightly

front brake discs corroded on inner outer edge

front brake pads appear worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint rubber boot split

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,477 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 71,477 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in side walls of rear tyres

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

steel spare wheel fitted to o/s front

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 59,302 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front suspension top mounting has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,353 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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YS52 LYU 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS52 LYU, 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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YS52 LYU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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