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EJ51 LFV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 135,208 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated inspected through plastic reservoir (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip provision. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Just meets requirement (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Just meets requirement. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

rear silencer exhaust box outer casing part missing.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,894 miles

Corrosion by front sub frame mounts

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Corrosion by front sub frame mounts

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,910 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2017 115,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,521 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,291 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,062 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,042 miles

Corrosion on front chassis/floor

Nearside front brake hose perishing

Rear silencer deteriorating

Signs of slight fouling on front brake hoses although no fouling present in lock to lock check

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion on front chassis/floor

Nearside front brake hose perishing

Rear silencer deteriorating

Signs of slight fouling on front brake hoses although no fouling present in lock to lock check

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,072 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,841 miles

Child seat fitted'near side rear

Nail in near side rear tyre

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,824 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted'near side rear

Nail in near side rear tyre

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside washer jet deteriorating

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside washer jet deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,216 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,216 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,663 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 43,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,112 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

REAR TYRES HAVE SURFACE CRACKS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,124 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake slow in action

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 LFV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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