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CU51 DVL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,637 mi
Last recorded155,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2017 155,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear seats not fitted during test so not tested or rear seat belts tested.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 152,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 152,446 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gas

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front tyres devoid of tread to edges, perished and cracking

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

Nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Parking brake cables damaged

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and disc surface incomplete

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,439 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside front tyre worn to inner edge and nearside front tyre worn to edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Rear suspension and seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 149,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside front tyre worn to inner edge and nearside front tyre worn to edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Rear suspension and seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 141,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside outer CV gaiter secure and undamaged but losing grease

Offside inner CV gaiter slightly damaged

Offside rear subframe bush bonding deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,657 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,408 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,693 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 78,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,012 miles

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

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

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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CU51 DVL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU51 DVL, 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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CU51 DVL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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