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AE02 DVW

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 121,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,334 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

light corrosion to front brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to offside rear brake hose

slight noise from offside front inner driveshaft joint

Fail 23 Nov 2015 118,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

light corrosion to front brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to offside rear brake hose

slight noise from offside front inner driveshaft joint

Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,495 miles

exhaust sections corroded

front chassis rails corroded

general light corrosion to underbody and remaining brake pipes,including rear coil springs

light corrosion to rear brake discs

play in offside front drive shaft inner coupling

slight play in both suspension top mountings

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,495 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

front chassis rails corroded

front tyres worn on edges ,close to legal limit (tyres on 2.5m)

general light corrosion to underbody and remaining brake pipes,including rear coil springs

light corrosion to rear brake discs

play in offside front drive shaft inner coupling

slight play in both suspension top mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,011 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

heavy perishing and cracking to auxilliary belt

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

nearside rear side light innop(2 fitted)

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

play in both front suspension top mountings

slight play in offside front inner drive shaft splined joint

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,011 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

heavy perishing and cracking to auxilliary belt

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

nearside rear side light innop(2 fitted)

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

play in both front suspension top mountings

slight play in offside front inner drive shaft splined joint

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,575 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to under body & all metal brake pipes

cracking to Aux belt

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to under body & all metal brake pipes

cracking to Aux belt

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2011 83,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front and rear brake discs worn

light corrosion to underbody areas,including brake pipes

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

nearside outer rear side light innop(2 fitted)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear seats removed at time of inspection

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight perishing to auxilliary belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,361 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front and rear brake discs worn

light corrosion to underbody areas,including brake pipes

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

nearside outer rear side light innop(2 fitted)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear seats removed at time of inspection

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight perishing to auxilliary belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,794 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,818 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 DVW is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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