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AJ51 FFH

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH pipes on rear arms (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 146,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH pipes on rear arms (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween both flexis on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween both flexis on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,691 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween both flexis on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween both flexis on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhast front bracket broken

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 115,467 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,405 miles

4 seats missing at time of test seat belts not checked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,405 miles

4 seats missing at time of test seat belts not checked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2011 98,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,464 miles

front tyres getting low

slight play in offside and nearside front drop link ball joints

Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,098 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AJ51 FFH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 97,508 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 AJ51 FFH, 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 25 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 FFH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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