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BX51 WRK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

257,608 mi
Last recorded257,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WRK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 257,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 257,608 miles

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

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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 252,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 252,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 234,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 234,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 217,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 201,642 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 185,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 185,283 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 170,321 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 154,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 139,304 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 124,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 118,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 118,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 113,139 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 99,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 71,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 71,959 miles

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

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)

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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BX51 WRK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX51 WRK, 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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BX51 WRK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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