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GN53 LUH

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LUH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,123 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat not fitted time off test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre punture

Rear seat not fitted time off test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,136 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on the inside 215/55/16 97wxl

Fail 2 Apr 2015 113,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on the inside 215/55/16 97wxl

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 106,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,102 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 44,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,349 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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GN53 LUH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GN53 LUH, 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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GN53 LUH is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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