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BK51 XSR

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill, not within 30cm of load bearing mounts or suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has signs of deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

central exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill, not within 30cm of load bearing mounts or suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has signs of deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

central exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 136,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 136,200 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing offside locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 114,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,755 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to degrade

Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Uneven front tyre wear

front number plate starting to degrade

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,527 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,648 miles

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

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 XSR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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