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GF51 GZS

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,631 mi
Last recorded127,631 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 GZS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear seat removed

Fail 2 Mar 2018 127,611 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear seat removed

Spare tyre defective ()

engine coolant was very low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,163 miles

Offside Front tyre was very low pressure

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Spare tyre defective ()

temporary fuel car fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Spare tyre defective ()

temporary fuel car fitted

Offside Front tyre was very low pressure

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,882 miles

Engine oil level very high

Exhaust silencers corroding.

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode, not yet deemed excessive

Slight play in both front top susp mounts.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Engine oil level very high

Exhaust silencers corroding.

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode, not yet deemed excessive

Slight play in both front top susp mounts.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,081 miles

offside of front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,081 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside of front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,603 miles

Battery insecure.

Exhaust system in poor condition and has broken mounting.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,603 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure.

Exhaust system in poor condition and has broken mounting.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.. Front and centre mounting broken..

Fail 22 Feb 2012 102,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.. Front and centre mounting broken..

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 94,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,165 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,574 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,258 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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GF51 GZS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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