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FD51 BWN

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 124,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,348 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,755 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 90,486 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,273 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,633 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,633 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,905 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,398 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,775 miles

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

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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FD51 BWN is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD51 BWN, 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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FD51 BWN is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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