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AE02 VJM

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,735 mi
Last recorded162,735 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 162,735 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 155,145 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,962 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 132,453 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 132,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,188 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 2 Jul 2010 118,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Various brake pipes Corroded

Both front top shock mounts have play

Both rear tyres cracking

Both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,367 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 3 Jul 2009 107,367 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,443 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Both rear brake pipes from flexies to calipers corroded

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F brake pipe from flexie to caliper corroded

O/S/F brake pipe to flexie corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 94,391 miles

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

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

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Both rear brake pipes from flexies to calipers corroded

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F brake pipe from flexie to caliper corroded

O/S/F brake pipe to flexie corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,653 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 VJM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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