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LJ52 JMU

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,062 mi
Last recorded157,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner rack end slight play at ball joint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner rack end slight play at ball joint

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,177 miles

brake pipes corroded unable to check properly-o/s/f/ tyre low-exhaust minor leak

exhaust corroded sills distorted both front suspension topstruts has slight litf

Fail 31 Jan 2014 148,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded sills distorted both front suspension topstruts has slight litf

Pass 2 Feb 2013 143,235 miles

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

front + rear number plate slightly deteriorated-o/s/f steering inner arm has play-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated+covered in grease-n/s/f balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-exhaust corroded+ has a minor leak-rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 143,233 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front + rear number plate slightly deteriorated-o/s/f steering inner arm has play-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated+covered in grease-n/s/f balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-exhaust corroded+ has a minor leak-rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,028 miles

slight lift in both front suspension top bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 124,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side inner c/v/ boot split. plus play in c/v jpont

Fail 25 Jan 2011 124,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side inner c/v/ boot split. plus play in c/v jpont

Pass 11 Jan 2010 186,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 178,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 166,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 166,061 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 154,255 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 May 2008 154,255 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 138,145 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 138,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,883 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 JMU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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