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PL52 UFM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,938 mi
Last recorded196,938 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 196,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 191,090 miles

general surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 191,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 183,792 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 183,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on front chassis and rear inner sills

Fail 27 May 2015 176,307 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on front chassis and rear inner sills

Pass 29 May 2014 169,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight room in lower gearbox mount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 28 May 2014 169,036 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight room in lower gearbox mount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 28 May 2013 161,097 miles

centre rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear brake pipe greased

Pass 29 May 2012 153,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 153,493 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,550 miles

N/s/r brake pipe has slight pitting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 134,733 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

bellypan fitted

cabin heatre water pipe has a little leak under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,999 miles

advise both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

both front lower suspension arm balljoint gaitors split

both rear inner brake hoses have corroded ferrules

brake pad warning light staying on

gearbox stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement in upper balljoint and gaitors split

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

oil and coolant levels very low

previously n/s/f tyre was wearing heavily on inner edge recommend tracking

rear inner brake pads worn very low [ cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear but are clearly worn near limit discs ridged and worn ]

Fail 18 Mar 2009 127,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

both front lower suspension arm balljoint gaitors split

both rear inner brake hoses have corroded ferrules

brake pad warning light staying on

front inner brake pads worn very low [ cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear but are clearly worn near limit discs ridged and worn ]

gearbox stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement in upper balljoint and gaitors split

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge recommend tracking

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

oil and coolant levels very low

rear inner brake pads worn very low [ cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear but are clearly worn near limit discs ridged and worn ]

Pass 25 Mar 2008 122,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VIN number on previous mot certificate is incomplete [ only shows last 6 digits ]

both front lower suspension arm balljoint gaitors split

brake warning lamp displayed on dash

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

n/s/r inner brake pad worn very low

o/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

Fail 29 Mar 2007 111,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 101,210 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 101,042 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PL52 UFM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL52 UFM, 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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PL52 UFM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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