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EJ51 CYS

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

230,728 mi
Last recorded230,728 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 CYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 230,728 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Brake pad wear light is on.

Corrosion in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

Metal brake pipe gpoing to o/s rear is corroding.

Oil all over engine.

Rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test.

There is a lot of freeplay in the inner end of the o/s front driveshaft where it enters the transmission.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 230,727 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake discs are corroding.

Brake pad wear light is on.

Corrosion in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

Metal brake pipe gpoing to o/s rear is corroding.

Oil all over engine.

Rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test.

There is a lot of freeplay in the inner end of the o/s front driveshaft where it enters the transmission.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 223,727 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s wiper blade could be adjusted better.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

There is a lot of play in the o/s driveshaft where it enters the into the gearbox.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 223,726 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s wiper blade could be adjusted better.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

There is a lot of play in the o/s driveshaft where it enters the into the gearbox.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 214,630 miles

Corrosion in nvarious places underneath.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear caliper is corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rearmost o/s seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 214,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion in nvarious places underneath.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear caliper is corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rearmost o/s seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 206,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 206,695 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 199,445 miles

Both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 199,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges.

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 181,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 154,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 154,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 129,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 129,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,025 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 91,972 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 91,972 miles

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

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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EJ51 CYS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJ51 CYS, 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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EJ51 CYS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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