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DA51 BNV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,860 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,224 miles

N/S rear light damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre has slight lump in outer sidewall

o/s tailgate lamp cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2014 135,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s r lamp damaged

o/s tailgate lamp cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,416 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

n/s/r/lense repaired

Fail 21 Mar 2013 126,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

n/s/r/lense repaired

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty, (not leaking)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty, (not leaking)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,456 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,456 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,773 miles

Low light out put from offside side light

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,920 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,239 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 65,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,501 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO BEING JACKED ON INCORRECTLY . FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE ON FRONT STEERING WHEELS ALL ADVISES ON VT32 ASSESED OK AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT PADS LOW CENTER SILENCER WEAK AND HAS A HAIR LINE CRACK ON JOINT FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN SPARE TYRE BOLD OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTT LEGG HAS BEEN DAMAGED SLIGHTLY ON THE CHROME SHANK WHEN FITTING A NEW TOP STRUTT MOUNT . THIS MAY RESULT IN THE OIL SEAL FAILING AT A LATER DATE . THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A LEAK AT THE TIME OF THE TEST

Fail 15 Nov 2005 53,487 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND CENTER SILENCER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK FROM AROUND PIPE FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED AND PADS ALL ROUND GETTING LOW SPARE TYRE BOLD

OFFSIDE FRONT RTYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL REQUIREMENT OF 1.6 MM ALL ADVISES ON LIST ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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DA51 BNV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DA51 BNV, 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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DA51 BNV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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