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EJ51 VEF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,969 miles

advise eml on

advise front exhaust flexi worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

advise eml on

advise front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,967 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f/ shock absober weak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 109,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f/ shock absober weak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,729 miles

exhauste slighty deterated

Pass 6 May 2011 96,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracking & are a different size to the front

engine light is on

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracking & are a different size to the front

engine light is on

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,857 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres are a different size to the front

Fail 6 May 2009 82,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 82,192 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 70,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 57,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,329 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 VEF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEF, 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 EJ51 VEF registered?

EJ51 VEF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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