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CU51 ZAL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 128,097 miles

n/s front and rear wheel rims dented

o/s and n/s front strut top mounts worn

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,860 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link

o/s and n/s front top strut bearings worn

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 114,860 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s front top strut bearings worn

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre on limit + heavy wear on inner edge.

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm. corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre on limit + heavy wear on inner edge.

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm. corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,501 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 104,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,261 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,253 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,916 miles

front brake disc rusted and scored

nail in n/s/front

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,033 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded // Both front brake flexys perished and cracked

Marks n/s/f seat belt // Front No. plate cracked

N/s/r brake disc corroded (outer face) // Front discs corroded (Inner faces)

O/s/f door check strap loose // N/s/r and O/s/r door check straps worn

Rear washer inop // Buckle n/s/r wheel

Wear/play n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 24 Sep 2010 92,033 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded // Both front brake flexys perished and cracked

Marks n/s/f seat belt // Front No. plate cracked

N/s/r brake disc corroded (outer face) // Front discs corroded (Inner faces)

O/s/f door check strap loose // N/s/r and O/s/r door check straps worn

O/s/r tyre uneven wear inner tread blocks and nail in tread // Wear/play n/s/f top suspension mounting

Rear washer inop // Buckle n/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,251 miles

buckles in n/s/f and n/s/r inner wheel rims

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear

marks in n/s/f and n/s centre row seat belts

o/s/f brake disc scored

o/s/f door check strap loose on pillar

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

rear washer not working

uneven tread wear both rear tyres

Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

buckles in n/s/f and n/s/r inner wheel rims

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear

marks in n/s/f and n/s centre row seat belts

o/s/f brake disc scored

o/s/f door check strap loose on pillar

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

rear washer not working

uneven tread wear both rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,967 miles

Both front brake disc outer faces scored

Both rear outer (Centre row) seat belts marked

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Front no. plate cracked

N/s/r handbrake cable outer casing worn through (At rear shock absorber)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 73,967 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc outer faces scored

Both rear outer (Centre row) seat belts marked

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Front no. plate cracked

N/s/r handbrake cable outer casing worn through (At rear shock absorber)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,349 miles

advise strip and inspect front brakes

marks in n/s/f seat belt

rear pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 65,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise strip and inspect front brakes

marks in n/s/f seat belt

rear pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,570 miles

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 ZAL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU51 ZAL, 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 ZAL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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