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FP51 TFV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,363 mi
Last recorded181,363 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 TFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 181,363 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres are low tread

Fail 22 Sep 2016 181,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all 4 tyres are low tread

brake warning lamp is staying on

handbrake low effort 17%

Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,459 miles

Nearside Rear nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 169,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S CHASSIS SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 158,634 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S CHASSIS SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 148,943 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 148,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 139,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 129,752 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,307 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 103,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,536 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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FP51 TFV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FP51 TFV, 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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What year was FP51 TFV registered?

FP51 TFV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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