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EK52 LWJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 126,379 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,280 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

surface corrosion present:handbrake cables/centre and rear brake pipes.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,580 miles

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)

surface corrosion present:handbrake cables/centre and rear brake pipes.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,172 miles

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

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)

emissions not tested/broken exhaust system.

surface corrosion present:handbrake cables/centre and rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,306 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FR BRAKE INBALANCE==ENG COVERS==OSF TYRE2,5MM WEARING EDGE==OIL LEAK==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES/SOFT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,687 miles

engine covered= slight spiltting to both front wishbone rear bushes= rear number plate poor

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,561 miles

rear number plate poor condition== engine covered== master cylinder covered

Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,561 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor condition== engine covered== master cylinder covered

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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EK52 LWJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK52 LWJ, 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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EK52 LWJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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