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AK51 FHT

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,618 mi
Last recorded215,618 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FHT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 215,618 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2017 208,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front number plate is damaged

low brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s mirrors are slightly damaged

o/s/f outer sill is corroded not in a prescribed area

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 208,343 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front number plate is damaged

low brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s mirrors are slightly damaged

o/s/f outer sill is corroded not in a prescribed area

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 185,761 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 185,761 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,498 miles

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

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 150,980 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,976 miles

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2013 148,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 146,454 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre outer wall has slight damage

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2012 146,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre outer wall has slight damage

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,949 miles

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

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

note rear tyres getting down to limmit

Fail 12 Oct 2010 135,873 miles

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

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

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

note nsf tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 135,873 miles

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

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

note nsf tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 122,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 122,602 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 105,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,085 miles

o/s/r rear seat not in vehicle at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,020 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

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 FHT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FHT, 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 FHT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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