2002 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · YB02 JWX
2002 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 152,961 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB02 JWX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2015
- 152,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB02 JWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Galaxy (YB02 JWX) between January 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
YB02 JWX Mileage History
- 19/01/200620,662 mi
- 08/03/200737,599 mi+16,937 mi
- 14/03/200737,831 mi+232 mi
- 15/03/200850,027 mi+12,196 mi
- 16/04/200964,449 mi+14,422 mi
- 17/04/200964,483 mi+34 mi
- 29/04/201078,709 mi+14,226 mi
- 09/09/201187,233 mi+8,524 mi
- 09/09/201187,233 mi
- 26/09/2012108,286 mi+21,053 mi
- 26/09/2012108,286 mi
- 10/10/2013135,354 mi+27,068 mi
- 10/10/2013135,354 mi
- 25/03/2015152,959 mi+17,605 mi
- 31/03/2015152,961 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,389 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Door Gaiter Wiring Loom Fatigue and Electrical ShortModerate
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