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FX51 BRC

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,537 mi
Last recorded170,537 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 170,537 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 169,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 164,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 164,745 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 146,278 miles

Front anti roll bar links dust covers torn.

Front brake disc corroded bothsides.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 135,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 135,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear inner s/light n/w,n/s front lower plastic skirt missing,oil leak off engine.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 5 Mar 2008 106,995 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 106,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,681 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 93,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre sidewall offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,935 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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FX51 BRC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX51 BRC, 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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FX51 BRC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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