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AK51 FSU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,353 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,655 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,655 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 131,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,217 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,208 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 120,208 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 111,780 miles

multiple child seats are fitted

offside front and nearside rear tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cracking to shoulders on front tyres and offside rear

slight corrosion to brake pipes on front calipers

wipers performance

Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,228 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cracking to shoulders on front tyres and offside rear

slight corrosion to brake pipes on front calipers

wipers performance

Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,324 miles

off side front top strut bush slight wear

small chip in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,870 miles

wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,601 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 FSU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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