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EK02 MGE

2002 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Galaxy99,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 MGE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row FOLDED DOWN ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported SECTION (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported SECTION /CAT (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row FOLDED DOWN ()

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

Pass 19 May 2015 86,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 80,479 miles

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

both sides rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 23 May 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,516 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 53,874 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 53,873 miles

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

Front & rear brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 44,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 35,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 34,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 26,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,563 miles

Rear 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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EK02 MGE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK02 MGE, 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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EK02 MGE is a 2002 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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