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BN51 VWM

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,715 mi
Last recorded126,715 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 124,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 124,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emissions test not carred out

Pass 2 Sep 2006 112,418 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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BN51 VWM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN51 VWM, 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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What year was BN51 VWM registered?

BN51 VWM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BN51 VWM safe to buy?

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