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LW51 XGT

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,136 mi
Last recorded171,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,136 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 171,087 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 166,722 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 166,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis , Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 158,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,740 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 151,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,005 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 144,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,306 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 140,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 131,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 131,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,992 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 107,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,657 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,886 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,151 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 XGT is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGT, 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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What year was LW51 XGT registered?

LW51 XGT is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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