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WU52 XVM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,236 mi
Last recorded217,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 217,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wrong seat fitted (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wrong seat fitted (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad on limit (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 205,340 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland offside nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

service brake: service brake efficacy just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 198,491 miles

aircon pipe snapped

brake pad warning light on

engine smoking

front strut mounts noisy

handbrake return spring snapped

heavy oil leak evident

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

rear heat shield loose

rear shock absorbers heavilly corroded

slight leak from n/s/f cv gaitor

wipers noisy

Fail 23 Dec 2014 198,491 miles

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

aircon pipe snapped

brake pad warning light on

engine smoking

front strut mounts noisy

handbrake return spring snapped

heavy oil leak evident

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

rear heat shield loose

rear shock absorbers heavilly corroded

slight leak from n/s/f cv gaitor

wipers noisy

Fail 24 Dec 2013 194,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 194,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 190,962 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 190,961 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 185,955 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise brake pad warning light showing

advise slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 175,015 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 175,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 159,879 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 159,876 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 147,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 132,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 132,734 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 118,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 105,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 105,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

oil leak

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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WU52 XVM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WU52 XVM, 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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WU52 XVM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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