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AE02 DTO

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,358 mi
Last recorded146,358 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DTO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

top engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 146,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

top engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,559 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perished.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre tread perished.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,461 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,119 miles

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r lower spring seating adrift

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to rear number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r lower spring seating adrift

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to rear number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 83,601 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,014 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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AE02 DTO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 DTO, 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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AE02 DTO is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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