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GK52 XLJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,161 mi
Last recorded184,161 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 184,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 164,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 146,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,109 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 140,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear on radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges 215/55r16

Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,861 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 117,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,553 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,803 miles

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

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)

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

both front brake discs rusty

child seat fitted

front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,435 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,335 miles

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

slight play offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,731 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2006 59,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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GK52 XLJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK52 XLJ, 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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GK52 XLJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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