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LJ52 JDU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,844 mi
Last recorded139,844 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 JDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 229,038 miles

slight leak on power steering causing degradation of o/s front wishbone rear bush

Fail 3 Apr 2012 229,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight leak on power steering causing degradation of o/s front wishbone rear bush

Fail 23 Feb 2012 226,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 216,584 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 216,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear lamp damaged but functional

Pass 9 Aug 2010 202,437 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 202,422 miles

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

1.O/S/F tyre have cuts on outer wall.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 201,650 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 201,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 182,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 182,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 161,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 132,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 113,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 55,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 45,941 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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LJ52 JDU 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 64.7%.

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 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 LJ52 JDU, 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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LJ52 JDU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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