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AT51 MZL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,639 mi
Last recorded153,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 MZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 153,639 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 153,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 144,702 miles

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 139,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 131,402 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear axle tyres different size

front shocker tops alot of lift border line-vsi

gears very stiff from cold-investigate

Fail 3 Jan 2011 131,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front shocker tops alot of lift border line-vsi

frot and rear axle tyres different size

gears very stiff from cold-investigate

Pass 7 Jan 2010 126,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2010 126,411 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,516 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 117,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AT51 MZL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AT51 MZL, 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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AT51 MZL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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