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WU52 XVN

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,554 mi
Last recorded180,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 180,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,282 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn inner & outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 173,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounted (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn inner & outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,439 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,415 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 151,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,685 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 132,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 132,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 122,074 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 114,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,010 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 73,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 64,152 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 64,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XVN is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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