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EU51 AYJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,906 mi
Last recorded171,906 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 171,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Surface corrosion on all brake discs (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front floor pan corroded small corrosion hole in o/s sill outside of prescribed area

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2020 171,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Surface corrosion on all brake discs (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C.O. .4% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front floor pan corroded small corrosion hole in o/s sill outside of prescribed area

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2019 168,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer box corroded & in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 168,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer box corroded & in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,144 miles

Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Rear brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 160,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed next to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Rear brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,330 miles

E.M.L. on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs in poor condition signs of imbalance in front brakes 24% . recommend front brake overhaul. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non standard cat fitted.

Offside Front inner sill holed by corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,341 miles

E.M.L. on

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

rear road springs corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 146,292 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

E.M.L. on

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

rear road springs corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,424 miles

Corrosion forming on both front floor/ chassis areas. Rust holes on o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer sill- both outside of prescribed areas.

Engine management light on. Both front sill areas damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 140,424 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion forming on both front floor/ chassis areas. Rust holes on o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer sill- both outside of prescribed areas.

Engine management light on. Both front sill areas damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 140,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L. on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner sills (small) holed by corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs in poor condition. rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 128,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs in poor condition. rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f road spring in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,001 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f road spring in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 111,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,917 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear discs worn

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,914 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear discs worn

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 80,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EU51 AYJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EU51 AYJ, 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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EU51 AYJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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