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FG51 DXE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,808 mi
Last recorded160,808 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 DXE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 160,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 160,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 147,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 13,960 miles

Front exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc starting to deteriorate

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2017 139,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre only just legal worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc starting to deteriorate

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,980 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,275 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake pipes deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2015 127,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake pipes deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine starting to over heat

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,906 miles

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

o/s/f chassis out rigger starting to corrode

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,662 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,627 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,627 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust hanger brackets corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,065 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 85,065 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,817 miles

front brake hoses cracking , rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn , o/s/r tyre very badly cracked

stone chips in screen , slight smear from wipers , n/s/r indicator fading , kerb damage to alloy rims , exhaust system heavily corroded , rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 71,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses cracking , rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn , o/s/r tyre very badly cracked

n/s/r inner side light in -op , front brake discs heavily worn/lipped/corroded ,

stone chips in screen , slight smear from wipers , n/s/r indicator fading , kerb damage to alloy rims , exhaust system heavily corroded , rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,150 miles

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

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

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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FG51 DXE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG51 DXE, 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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FG51 DXE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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