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AK51 EZW

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,313 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlamp poor image

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever mountings may not be fully secure

Fail 21 Dec 2017 125,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlamp poor image

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever mountings may not be fully secure

Pass 17 Dec 2016 118,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front postion lamp dim

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn slight sideways movement (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2016 118,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front postion lamp dim

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn slight sideways movement (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,002 miles

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

Nearside headlamp poor image

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

parking brake lever slight sideways movement

passenger seats missing at time of test

spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Dec 2015 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside headlamp poor image

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

parking brake lever slight sideways movement

passenger seats missing at time of test

spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,388 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 90,388 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,573 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,596 miles

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f chassis leg repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,375 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 71,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,573 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 62,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,222 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,269 miles

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

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

tested in wet

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AK51 EZW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK51 EZW, 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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AK51 EZW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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