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EU51 DWE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

230,772 mi
Last recorded230,772 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 DWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 230,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 230,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned bulb (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 222,140 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 222,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 209,543 miles

the front brake discs are deteriorated on the inner faces

the n/s/f brake hose has slight damage

the rear sills and front subframe mounting areas are corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 209,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the front brake discs are deteriorated on the inner faces

the n/s/f brake hose has slight damage

the rear sills and front subframe mounting areas are corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 197,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 197,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both top shock mounts creak

small split nsf tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 182,262 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both top shock mounts creak

small split nsf tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 168,500 miles

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

advise that the front suspension top mounts have play

advise that there were 2 child seats fitted preventing full inspections of the centre and o/s/r seatbelts

advise that there were 2 occassions where the power steering felt rough

original test carried out by Gavin Macleod, retest carried out by Ian McFarlane

Fail 30 Mar 2011 168,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise that the front suspension top mounts have play

advise that there were 2 child seats fitted preventing full inspections of the centre and o/s/r seatbelts

advise that there were 2 occassions where the power steering felt rough

Pass 30 Mar 2010 155,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorating

undershield fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 140,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 129,480 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 129,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs & pads wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 110,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 90,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,373 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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EU51 DWE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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