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AK51 FBV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 105,802 miles

Nearside Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,235 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear exhaust rubber perished

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to underbody

offside front and nearside front chassis rails have light corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear exhaust rubber perished

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to underbody

offside front and nearside front chassis rails have light corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,456 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,777 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,087 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,082 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,994 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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AK51 FBV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AK51 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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