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GF51 FHJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 134,823 miles

exhaust has slight blow ///surface rust under car

Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush under load (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush under load (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front brake flex hoses perishing

exhaust rusty

metal brake pipes starting to rust at rear

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre perished and low on tread inside

Pass 16 Nov 2016 129,411 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Nov 2016 129,403 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,597 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust flexy heavily deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 123,570 miles

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust flexy heavily deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,209 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking on inner and outer side walls also in tread pattern

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oth rear tyres badly cracking on inner and outer side walls also in tread pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,645 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

child seats fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 18 Nov 2012 104,541 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERRISHED

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,476 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERRISHED

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,705 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,468 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,367 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,581 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT /EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRPDED /EXHAUST REAR BOX CLAMP MISSING NOT INSECURE OR BLOWING

Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GF51 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF51 FHJ, 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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GF51 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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