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FX51 BTK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BTK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 143,431 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all brake pads worn low

all tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis / both sills corroded

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 126,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

mid centre seatbelt missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside obligatory mirror slightly insecure

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 20 Apr 2013 126,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

mid centre seatbelt missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside obligatory mirror slightly insecure

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,234 miles

both rear seats folded down at time of test

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s mirror casing slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate discoloured

slight exhaust blow from centre section

brake pedal stiff in operation

Fail 20 Apr 2012 111,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear seats folded down at time of test

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s mirror casing slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate discoloured

slight exhaust blow from centre section

brake pedal stiff in operation

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,199 miles

50% of light source not working on offside rear side light

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 14 Apr 2010 78,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,357 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 BTK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol 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 FX51 BTK, 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 BTK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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