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BV51 YNR

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,582 mi
Last recorded181,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YNR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 181,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 170,272 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 170,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 169,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 169,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 159,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 159,073 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,065 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,168 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 109,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,671 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Aug 2007 94,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 73,254 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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BV51 YNR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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