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EA52 ETD

2002 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

220,339 mi
Last recorded220,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ETD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 220,339 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal adjuster is not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod arm)(inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Hub ball joint play + dust cover is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached Tow ball is insecure (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level + fluid is dirty (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Top strut mounting bush is worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner tread 215.55.16.W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre feathering/stepping on its inn tread edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 212,249 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 212,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 199,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 198,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 185,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 185,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 176,329 miles

Corrosion to both front chassis rails but not holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 176,326 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to both front chassis rails but not holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 165,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 165,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 123,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,662 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 82,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,117 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 71,109 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 57,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,408 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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EA52 ETD is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA52 ETD, 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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EA52 ETD is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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