2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

329 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 329 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.0%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.2%
  2. Lights & electrics33.7%
  3. Body & chassis24.0%
  4. Brakes16.7%
  5. Steering10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2002 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 329 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).