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WU02 DSO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 DSO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2016 144,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2015 135,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn low.

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2015 135,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2015 135,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,516 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 129,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,474 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 112,330 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,992 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 95,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,427 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

knock on steering

Fail 2 Mar 2010 92,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

knock on steering

Pass 7 Mar 2009 80,645 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non reinforced tyes fitted to rear

nsr and osr brake hose furulles corrosive

osf drive shaft corrosive

osf top mount corrosive

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 4 Mar 2009 80,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non reinforced tyes fitted to rear

nsr and osr brake hose furulles corrosive

osf drive shaft corrosive

osf top mount corrosive

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,247 miles

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

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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WU02 DSO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU02 DSO, 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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WU02 DSO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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