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NL52 GWJ

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,014 mi
Last recorded158,014 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 158,014 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Both front road wheels buckled.

Nearside rear shocker starting to leak.

Pass 24 May 2012 143,600 miles

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

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

centre seat removed

Fail 24 May 2012 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre seat removed

Pass 4 May 2011 130,287 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 130,287 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 119,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 107,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 88,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 88,883 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,084 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 58,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,058 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,058 miles

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

n/s/r top shocker mountingstarting to pull away

o/s/f mirror cracked

slght movement to steering wheel

slight movement to both front seats

small stone chip to windscreen

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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NL52 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL52 GWJ, 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 NL52 GWJ registered?

NL52 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is NL52 GWJ safe to buy?

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