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BV51 XXY

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,753 mi
Last recorded183,753 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 183,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat row missing . o/s/f cv boot damp . rattle engine (suspect dual/mass assy) . n/s sill damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2010 183,753 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat row missing . o/s/f cv boot damp . rattle engine (suspect dual/mass assy) . n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 173,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear row of seats missing

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2009 173,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear row of seats missing

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Sep 2008 160,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2008 159,996 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 147,896 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rod end

Pass 29 Aug 2006 135,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 135,071 miles

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

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

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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BV51 XXY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV51 XXY, 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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BV51 XXY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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