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FG51 FWJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,879 mi
Last recorded118,879 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,733 miles

Child seats fitted to centre and nearside seats on centre row preventing inspections of seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front offside ABS sensor wiring is damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on edges and has a nail

Fail 19 May 2016 106,233 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to centre and nearside seats on centre row preventing inspections of seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front offside ABS sensor wiring is damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on edges and has a nail

Pass 6 May 2015 96,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

f/o/s abs sensor wire damaged

screen damaged outside swept area

tyres both front and rear nearside worn thin at edges

Fail 5 May 2015 96,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

f/o/s abs sensor wire damaged

screen damaged outside swept area

tyres both front and rear nearside worn thin at edges

Pass 1 May 2014 88,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 88,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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 excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,487 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of damage repair to front

Pass 4 May 2010 64,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2009 60,002 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 60,002 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,097 miles

exhaust system coroded. air bag light on . front brake pads close to limit .

Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 43,921 miles

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

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 FWJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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