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EU51 KVT

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

154,219 mi
Last recorded154,219 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 KVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 154,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST PIPE AT SILENCER CONECTION CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK / SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Oct 2020 154,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST PIPE AT SILENCER CONECTION CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK / SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,473 miles

Both headlamp aims poor pattern.

Damage to offside front sill.

Play in offside front top strut mount/bush.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 148,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamp aims poor pattern.

Damage to offside front sill.

Both hanbrake cable casings damaged.

Play in offside front top strut mount/bush.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,320 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to centre rear un able to carry out full inspection

engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

nearside front inner seal slight corrosion

offside front headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,320 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to centre rear un able to carry out full inspection

engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

nearside front inner seal slight corrosion

offside front headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,771 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern image slightly distorted

Nearside Rear slight damage to hand brake cable

Offside Front sill panel slightly damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower cover fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2016 127,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern image slightly distorted

Nearside Rear slight damage to hand brake cable

Offside Front sill panel slightly damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower cover fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,273 miles

Minor play at steering wheel

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 119,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor play at steering wheel

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake return spring broken

left side front tyre outer sidewall damaged

right side door mirror taped on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake return spring broken

left side front tyre outer sidewall damaged

right side door mirror taped on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,991 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,185 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,185 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 79,426 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,448 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,436 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,322 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 KVT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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