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WP52 VSZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,639 mi
Last recorded276,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 276,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 276,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 266,752 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

Fail 19 Mar 2010 266,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

Pass 12 Jun 2009 239,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 234,054 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 234,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear park brake cables chaffed

offside rear lamp cluster repaired with temporary means

Pass 25 Oct 2007 218,369 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 179,619 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 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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