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BK51 FMV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 150,083 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 141,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 141,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 130,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 124,162 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 104,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge soon replace

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,315 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge soon replace

Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,281 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres fitted are not reinforced type that should be fitted

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 FMV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK51 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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