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WP52 ECF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

210,754 mi
Last recorded210,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ECF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 210,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody general surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2021 207,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 203,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 195,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 188,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/outriggers etc (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to underside of both sills also corrosion

rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2018 188,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 181,638 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 181,638 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 173,101 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

front steering rack arms have play

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

vehicle chassis structure corroded all over

Pass 13 Dec 2014 163,075 miles

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

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)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 156,221 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 156,223 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 151,401 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 141,123 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroding

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front strut top slightly corroding

nearside mirror missing

offside front chassis leg slightly corroding

offside front strut top slightly corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2012 141,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front brake discs slightly corroding

nearside front strut top slightly corroding

nearside mirror missing

offside front chassis leg slightly corroding

offside front strut top slightly corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 128,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

nearside front mirror missing

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,567 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 122,560 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rattle from cv joint

Fail 15 Jan 2009 114,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rattle from cv joint

Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 96,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,230 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,230 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,671 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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WP52 ECF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 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 WP52 ECF, 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 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP52 ECF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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