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EK51 OWE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 113,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 111,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,164 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,164 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,003 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,114 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is bald on outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,034 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,958 miles

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

handbrake lever release button missing

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r indicators starting to show white

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,433 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outter side wall cracking up

slight damage to o/s wing mirror

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage to o/s wing mirror

slight smear on front wipers

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

n/s/r tyre outter side wall cracking up

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,292 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 58,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,280 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,270 miles

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

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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EK51 OWE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 EK51 OWE, 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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EK51 OWE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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