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FG51 KOB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,305 mi
Last recorded232,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 232,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 21 Jan 2019 232,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 15 Jan 2018 218,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer corrosion in outer sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 218,280 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer corrosion in outer sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 204,487 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate in poor condition

both front tyres worn to 3.0mm

corrosion in outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2017 204,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn to 3.0mm

corrosion in outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2016 190,532 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2016 190,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2015 172,625 miles

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

exhaust generally in very poor condition

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 155,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside door mirror

deterioration in exhaust system

front exhaust mounting broken

note - one wheel trim missing

third row of seats (rear most) missing, seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 155,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside door mirror

deterioration in exhaust system

front exhaust mounting broken

note - one wheel trim missing

third row of seats (rear most) missing, seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,467 miles

advanced age cracking in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

deterioration in exhaust system

front exhaust hangers corroded and broken

slight age cracking in offside rear tyre and worn low on inner edge

spare wheel corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 115,940 miles

age cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 97,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,305 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

slight deterioration in front exhaust mounting

third row of seats missing, seat belts not checked

Fail 12 Dec 2009 75,305 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

slight deterioration in front exhaust mounting

third row of seats missing, seat belts not checked

Pass 31 Dec 2008 67,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 61,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,175 miles

advisory items as per test number (390657186407)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 53,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear and both rear most seats removed

nearside rear tyre perished and low on inner edge (stepped tread)

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge (stepped tread)

offside rear tyre perished and has various cuts in tread

slight roughness when steering through wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2005 45,369 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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FG51 KOB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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