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DU51 BUW

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,502 mi
Last recorded159,502 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 159,502 miles

3 rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 159,470 miles

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

3 rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 151,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,657 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2007 138,642 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2007 138,634 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 124,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 11,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 111,463 miles

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

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

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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DU51 BUW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DU51 BUW, 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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What year was DU51 BUW registered?

DU51 BUW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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