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AE52 MSX

2002 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MSX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,541 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)

engine management light on

rear exhust poor

Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,541 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine management light on

rear exhust poor

Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

cat heat shield poor sercurity

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,558 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)

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

three passenger seats fitted at time of test + undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,432 miles

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

Upper lower covers fitted engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,117 miles

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

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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AE52 MSX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE52 MSX, 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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What year was AE52 MSX registered?

AE52 MSX is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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