2002 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · WX52 MWW
2002 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 119,314 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2019.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Sept 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX52 MWW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2018
- 119,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX52 MWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Galaxy (WX52 MWW) between March 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”.
WX52 MWW Mileage History
- 08/03/200671,368 mi
- 08/03/200671,368 mi
- 01/03/200776,066 mi+4,698 mi
- 10/03/200880,628 mi+4,562 mi
- 27/02/200984,217 mi+3,589 mi
- 04/03/201087,524 mi+3,307 mi
- 02/03/201191,669 mi+4,145 mi
- 07/03/201296,113 mi+4,444 mi
- 07/03/201296,115 mi+2 mi
- 05/03/2013100,758 mi+4,643 mi
- 05/03/2014103,005 mi+2,247 mi
- 03/03/2015105,058 mi+2,053 mi
- 06/03/2015105,062 mi+4 mi
- 26/01/2017106,739 mi+1,677 mi
- 11/01/2018119,314 mi+12,575 mi
Average of roughly 4,047 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Galaxy Mk1 (VX62)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Mechanism SeizureModerate
The windscreen wiper linkage mechanism is positioned directly beneath the plastic scuttle tray where rainwater and road grime drain. Over years of British wet weather, water penetrates past the dried rubber spindle seals, corroding the steel pivot shafts inside the cast aluminium housing. The pivots gradually bind and seize solid, straining the wiper linkage and burning out the electric wiper motor or snapping the drive linkage arms.
- Door Gaiter Wiring Loom Fatigue and Electrical ShortModerate
The electrical wiring harnesses linking the vehicle cabin to the front and rear doors pass through ribbed rubber gaiter bellows in the door jambs. Due to repeated door opening cycles and brittle factory wire insulation, the copper conductors fatigue, snap, and short against each other. This results in erratic central locking behavior, failure of power windows, inoperative door speakers, or unexpected battery drain overnight.
- 1.9 TDI Pumpe-Düse Camshaft Lobe and Hydraulic Lifter WearSerious
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