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BU52 XWM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,620 mi
Last recorded137,620 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,511 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,265 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 92,207 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,477 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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BU52 XWM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU52 XWM, 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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What year was BU52 XWM registered?

BU52 XWM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BU52 XWM safe to buy?

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