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CU51 EBB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,967 mi
Last recorded167,967 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 EBB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 167,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 167,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 157,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 151,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 143,890 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 143,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 133,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,706 miles

brake pipes corroded / suspension corroded

front discs corroded inner face

movmemnt at nsf wish bone arm bushes

nsf top shock mount corroded

osr seat belt behind driver chair damaged

play at front top shock mounts

seat missing from rear

sills damaged corroded

nsr seat belt anchor on chair appears loose

Fail 31 May 2012 107,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded / suspension corroded

front discs corroded inner face

movmemnt at nsf wish bone arm bushes

nsf top shock mount corroded

osr seat belt behind driver chair damaged

play at front top shock mounts

seat missing from rear

sills damaged corroded

nsr seat belt anchor on chair appears loose

Pass 28 May 2011 99,642 miles

brake pipes corroded

front top shock mount toppes heavily corroded

front tyres worn osf tyre inner edge wear

nsr seat in boot anchor feels loose

osr wheel binding

play at front wheels

poor beam pattern front lights

sills damaged corroded

springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

front top shock mount toppes heavily corroded

front tyres worn osf tyre inner edge wear

nsr seat in boot anchor feels loose

osr wheel binding

play at front wheels

poor beam pattern front lights

sills damaged corroded

springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,291 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,384 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 73,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,622 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 64,622 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,359 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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CU51 EBB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EBB, 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 EBB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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