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EJ51 KOB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 KOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,972 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper mount corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail upper mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,680 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,592 miles

Front both front tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

trays & covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 73,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread , tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting / split (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front both front tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box rusty / centre pipe mounting broken away from pipe

trays & covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked in tread

rear exhaust box & clamps rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,129 miles

tow bar ball missing not checked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer corroding

tow bar ball missing not checked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,495 miles

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

under tray fitted not all parts seen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray fitted not all parts seen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,331 miles

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,331 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,821 miles

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 KOB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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