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WP51 DFO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,086 mi
Last recorded183,086 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 183,086 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 183,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 170,908 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 170,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 158,900 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 158,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 147,651 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

rear shock covers badly corroded

slight movement in both front shock top mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2010 147,338 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front floors

Fail 6 Mar 2009 127,611 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTS--JUST IN LIMIT AT MOMENT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 127,611 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTS--JUST IN LIMIT AT MOMENT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 114,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,609 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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WP51 DFO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WP51 DFO, 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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WP51 DFO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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