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BK51 FFX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,016 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre pressure low

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre pressure low

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,757 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,424 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,251 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 72,156 miles

slight blow front exhaust flex

slight wear to front brake discs

ENGINE OIL LOW

exhaust centre silencer bracket missing

near side front tyre on wear markers

off side front tyre close to wear markers

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2008 72,156 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre silencer bracket missing

near side front tyre on wear markers

off side front tyre close to wear markers

rear silencer corroded

slight blow front exhaust flex

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,550 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 65,545 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,456 miles

Oil leak

exhaust badly corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 57,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust badly corroded and one mounting missing

spare wheel missing

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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BK51 FFX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK51 FFX, 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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BK51 FFX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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