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EY51 VLU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,061 mi
Last recorded235,061 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 VLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 235,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

cv boots deteriorating

sills / chassis deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2018 230,435 miles

chassis / sills deteriorating

park brake 16%

some brake pipes deteriorating ,,, will need attention soon

Fail 4 Jan 2018 230,433 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chassis / sills deteriorating

some brake pipes deteriorating ,,, will need attention soon

Pass 3 Jan 2017 226,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 226,346 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 219,976 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 219,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 213,960 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished and cracked

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

off side hand-brake efficiency low

off sode front ant-roll bar link foulng chassis

Fail 22 Dec 2014 213,960 miles

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

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

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished and cracked

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

off side hand-brake efficiency low

off sode front ant-roll bar link foulng chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2013 204,850 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear anti-roll bar busjes have some play

unable to see all brake pipes due to positioning of heat shields

Fail 29 Oct 2013 204,850 miles

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear anti-roll bar busjes have some play

brake pad warning light illuminated

off side rear brake binding

unable to see all brake pipes due to positioning of heat shields

Pass 2 Nov 2012 194,496 miles

N/S/R brake caliper freed off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 194,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 181,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 155,624 miles

both headlamps poor beam pattern both rear indicators pale

Pass 21 Oct 2008 144,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 125,381 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 110,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 93,432 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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EY51 VLU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY51 VLU, 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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EY51 VLU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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