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EA51 XJL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 183,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box broken (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Eml on

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror repaired by tape

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

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,122 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 174,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 165,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 154,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 145,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 145,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 129,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 129,308 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 121,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 106,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,413 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

lower engine tray fitted

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 XJL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA51 XJL, 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 EA51 XJL registered?

EA51 XJL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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