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DG51 VAK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VAK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,609 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,033 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014
Fail 18 Dec 2014 83,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,123 miles

BOTH CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CASINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

BOTH CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CASINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,142 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,636 miles

front tyres wearing on inner aqnd outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,954 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,916 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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DG51 VAK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG51 VAK, 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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DG51 VAK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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