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EA51 VPD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,572 mi
Last recorded104,572 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VPD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre silencer corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre silencer corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +exhaust brackets broken off (7.1.2)

play in drop links

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,708 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +exhaust brackets broken off (7.1.2)

play in drop links

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

wiper rubbers wearing,suspension components+exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

exhaust system excessively deteriorated in places

off side mirror casing missing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 89,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

exhaust system excessively deteriorated in places

off side mirror casing missing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear & near side front tyre side walls perishing.

exhaust system corrodeing

front exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear & near side front tyre side walls perishing.

exhaust system corrodeing

front exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,797 miles

rear brake discs corroding,exhaust corroding,o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,797 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroding,exhaust corroding,o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,170 miles

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

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre perishing,suspension components+brake ferrules+front chassis members corroding,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,295 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,090 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,654 miles

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

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

x2 very rear and rear center seats removed

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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EA51 VPD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol 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 EA51 VPD, 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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EA51 VPD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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