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WR52 SWN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 SWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 136,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,733 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

nsr shocker damp

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,321 miles

front jacking points rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,702 miles

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Nearside mirror temporary repaired

Slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 106,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyre pressures look low

Both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread area

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Nearside mirror temporary repaired

Slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 83,503 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,358 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,802 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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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WR52 SWN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR52 SWN, 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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What year was WR52 SWN registered?

WR52 SWN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is WR52 SWN safe to buy?

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