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AK51 FYW

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,787 mi
Last recorded154,787 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FYW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,787 miles

drivers rear tyre tread perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 154,776 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre tread perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 148,329 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 148,103 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 141,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 134,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 134,820 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 129,430 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre and spliting and tread low

nearside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 124,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,808 miles

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

Offside 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 FYW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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