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SM52 GXY

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 GXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,037 miles

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Fail 4 Oct 2018 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,455 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,973 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking Brake fluid dripping from exhaust heat shield covering main brake pipes. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper handbrake lever not adjusted properly. (3.5.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi fouling on suspension strut. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,046 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,320 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,534 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,534 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 53,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,354 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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SM52 GXY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red 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 SM52 GXY, 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 SM52 GXY registered?

SM52 GXY is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is SM52 GXY safe to buy?

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