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LW51 OEA

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,880 mi
Last recorded187,880 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 OEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 187,880 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 187,880 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 187,648 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner treads feathered

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside rear tyre inner treads feathered

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 183,684 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded slight leak

Vehicle presented for test with no rear seats

Fail 13 Nov 2012 183,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vechicle presented for test with one rear passenger seat

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,981 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 95,981 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,392 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 166,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 150,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 163,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,597 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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LW51 OEA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LW51 OEA, 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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LW51 OEA is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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