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EA51 VRJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,036 mi
Last recorded255,036 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 255,036 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 247,230 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 247,228 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 231,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 212,862 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 212,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 184,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 158,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 137,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 117,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,089 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,089 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 80,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 80,721 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers split and rear wiper worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has deep cuts in tyre

o/s/r indicator faded

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,491 miles

Nearside 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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EA51 VRJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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