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AK51 FXP

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,352 mi
Last recorded198,352 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FXP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 198,352 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

wear in front strut top mounts

Fail 16 Apr 2012 198,350 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

wear in front strut top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2011 176,910 miles

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

front disc's scored

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight play n/s/f rackend

Fail 8 Apr 2011 176,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front disc's scored

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight play n/s/f rackend

Pass 7 Jan 2010 147,104 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 147,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

slight bind on n/s rear

Pass 31 Dec 2008 127,706 miles

both rear indicators white / lighting

exhaust back box heavly corroded

rear no plate slight weathered

rear seat belts not checked / seats missing (3rd rowe)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 127,706 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear indicators white / lighting

exhaust back box heavly corroded

rear no plate slight weathered

rear seat belts not checked / seats missing (3rd rowe)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 57,554 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 FXP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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