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EJ51 UDB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 UDB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake disc discoloured not binding at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake disc discoloured not binding at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,226 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,244 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on rear suspension and brake unit

oil leak

oil low

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,244 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on rear suspension and brake unit

oil leak

oil low

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,316 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer door team insecure

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,939 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,752 miles

N/S/F/INNER/TYRE/WORN

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F/INNER/TYRE/WORN

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 72,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,226 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 57,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,578 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 UDB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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