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WU02 RUV

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn from outter edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 150,255 miles

corrosion to chasis

n/s/f tyre close to limit, well worn on the outer edge, needs attention

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, close to limit, needs attention.

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge, close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2015 150,244 miles

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

corrosion to chasis

n/s/f tyre close to limit, well worn on the outer edge, needs attention

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, close to limit, needs attention.

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge, close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 142,187 miles

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Corrosion starting to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis

Handbrake return spring broken

Rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

Rear tyres perished

Wipers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2014 142,187 miles

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Corrosion starting to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis

Handbrake return spring broken

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

Rear tyres perished

Wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,889 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low

o/s/f chassis starting to become corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 132,880 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low

o/s/f chassis starting to become corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,927 miles

both rear indicators faded and on limits

offside front anti roll bar boots badly perished and on limits-needs attention

offside front sidelamp dim

unable to properly inspect brake fluid level as access very poor

Fail 12 Mar 2012 123,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear indicators faded and on limits

offside front anti roll bar boots badly perished and on limits-needs attention

offside front sidelamp dim

unable to properly inspect brake fluid level as access very poor

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,513 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 10 Mar 2011 116,513 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 11 Mar 2010 110,143 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 110,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 99,614 miles

Fair amount of corrosion to rear flexible brake hose ferrules and steel brake pipe nuts at ferrules.

Front brake pads starting to get low and front brake discs corroded.

Handbrake centre cable return spring broken.

N/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

PAS pipe corroded at pump.

Play in o/s steering track rod end.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,518 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,196 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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WU02 RUV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RUV, 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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What year was WU02 RUV registered?

WU02 RUV is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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