2002 Ford Galaxy · 1,738 MOT tests
2002 Ford Galaxy reliability
2002 Ford Galaxys fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Galaxy years (1,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 50.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 132,731
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,738
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.3% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.8%
- Suspension25.7%
- Body, chassis and structure18.9%
- Brakes14.3%
- Steering9.3%
- Tyres7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.06%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.27%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 5.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.75%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.41%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Stop lamp not working 4.95%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.36%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (10.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.57%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2002 Ford Galaxys fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Galaxy years (1,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.06% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.27% of tests), position lamp not working (5.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Galaxy shows 132,731 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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