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LF53 UZJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 UZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,360 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,241 miles

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Coolant leak rear hose

Engine oil leak minor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are perished x 2

Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Coolant leak rear hose

Engine oil leak minor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres are perished x 2

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,640 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on outer edges

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test MIDDLE ROW ()

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test MIDDLE ROW ()

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 108,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on outer edges

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test MIDDLE ROW ()

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test MIDDLE ROW ()

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,579 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

rear passenger seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 86,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement in top front suspension mountings

Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement in top front suspension mountings

Fail 19 Nov 2007 51,196 miles

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

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

both front inner c.v gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,196 miles

both front inner c.v gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,927 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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LF53 UZJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LF53 UZJ, 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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LF53 UZJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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