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EO51 VEV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 143,995 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe rear mounts / X 4 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,994 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 132,691 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 132,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 127,969 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,969 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,921 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 122,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,105 miles

Front tyres poor

Fail 11 Jun 2012 113,100 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

******* Hand brake operation feels wrong

Front tyres poor

rear handbrake 260 / 80

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,913 miles

O/S/F drop link play / change?

Fail 16 Jun 2011 103,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F drop link play / change?

Pass 7 May 2010 95,939 miles

3 tyres heavily worn 2mm ish

Exhaust looks poor

Fail 5 May 2010 95,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3 tyres heavily worn 2mm ish

Exhaust looks poor

Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,404 miles

Both rear tyres poor.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres poor.

Front brake pads look low.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,874 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 VEV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EO51 VEV, 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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EO51 VEV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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