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AP51 GLJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 144,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 144,755 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 139,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 122,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 122,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 105,863 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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AP51 GLJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AP51 GLJ, 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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AP51 GLJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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