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FY51 VTC

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VTC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 149,991 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 149,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,248 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,350 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 120,323 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,347 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,012 miles

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

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

play in o/s track rod end

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,422 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,601 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,699 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,198 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake pad linings worn low.

advise rear brake discs scored

Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,198 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake pad linings worn low.

advise rear brake discs scored

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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FY51 VTC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY51 VTC, 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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FY51 VTC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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