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EO51 PLJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,119 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,939 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,513 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 77,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,336 miles

Battery slightly loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, u clamp missing from joint

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,336 miles

Battery slightly loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, u clamp missing from joint

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,599 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,631 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,556 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers judder

Pass 24 Sep 2005 26,520 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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EO51 PLJ 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO51 PLJ, 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 EO51 PLJ registered?

EO51 PLJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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