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WR52 SWZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

397,993 mi
Last recorded397,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 397,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 381,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 381,156 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 358,882 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 358,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 357,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 314,224 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 314,224 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 275,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 275,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 246,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 246,408 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 210,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 210,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SWZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR52 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR52 SWZ?

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What year was WR52 SWZ registered?

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

Is WR52 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 SWZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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