MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pad warning light on
rear metal brake pipes corroded [on suspension arms]
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pad warning light on
rear metal brake pipes corroded [on suspension arms]
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad wear light on
rear seats not fitted
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad wear light on
rear seats not fitted
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
2nd rear seat row not fitted
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s sill damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
2nd rear seat row not fitted
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s sill damaged
restricted movement on n/s/r caliper (handbrake)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r shock absorber slight wear in ram
rear exhaust pipe to box holed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r inner side light not working
n/s/r shock absorber slight wear in ram
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
o/s/r hand brake lever siezed
rear exhaust pipe to box holed
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)
unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
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)
unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres wearing low on edges
nails in both rear tyre treads
play and lift in both front top shocker mounts
rear number plate starting to fade
slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt babyseat fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both rear shockers coroded
both rear tyres worn on edges
front brake discs worn
front brake pads wearing thin
lift in both front top shocker mounts
play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes
slight brake judder rear brakes
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt babyseat fitted
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BX51 ZLU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 BX51 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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