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BK51 VDZ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,421 mi
Last recorded129,421 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side CALIPER LEVER SEIZED (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,374 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT AREA BADLY CORRODED. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 114,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH DIP BEAMS SET TOO LOW (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,498 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front strut top mounts play detected. (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,441 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front strut top mounts play detected. (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,667 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 94,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,889 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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BK51 VDZ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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