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FH51 DWJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion o/s/f floor/chassis

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,608 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chip in windscreen

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbed bald

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,033 miles

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

front tyres close to body on steering lock

nearside rear swide light not working

offside front abs wire damaged

slighy play in lower steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,287 miles

rear brake pads worn low.rear brake discs wearing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low.rear brake discs wearing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,452 miles

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

lift in nearside and offside top suspension mountings

nearside front wheel close to body on steering lock

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,507 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,426 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †n/s/f tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,908 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 38,908 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished †rear discs rursy on edge

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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FH51 DWJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH51 DWJ, 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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FH51 DWJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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