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YY52 AVG

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 AVG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 147,737 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2016 138,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undershield fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 138,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

undershield fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,314 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

oil leak ?

rear washer not working

shallow cuts in both rear tyres

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

spare tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

oil leak ?

rear washer not working

shallow cuts in both rear tyres

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

spare tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,985 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,985 miles

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

n/s/r light lense cracked

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,590 miles

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

coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,430 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside front suspension top strut

spare tyre down to one millimeter on outer edge

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt due to seat missing adapted for wheel chair storeage

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,976 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 21,976 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YY52 AVG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY52 AVG, 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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YY52 AVG is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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