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FP51 VPU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,201 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 102,201 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,331 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded through.

Nearside and offside front sills slightly corroded.

Offside rear inner side lamp not working.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,327 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount corroded through.

Nearside and offside front sills slightly corroded.

Offside rear inner side lamp not working.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,760 miles

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,368 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,339 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,348 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,783 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 VPU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPU, 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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FP51 VPU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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