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AJ51 NVB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened n/s front upper top strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened o/s front upper top strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front upper windscreen has a small crack [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,542 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s o/s rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip [at time of test] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 11 Jul 2018 80,542 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust down pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s o/s rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip [at time of test] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

centre exhaust and rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,527 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s outer brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,156 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,395 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,551 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,551 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,098 miles

mirror control switch broken

windscreen chipped in zone B less than 40mm

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,879 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 40,787 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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AJ51 NVB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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