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GV51 DWE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,845 mi
Last recorded259,845 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 DWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 259,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 254,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 241,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 225,684 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 225,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 206,625 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 206,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 191,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 191,011 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2008 171,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 153,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 139,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 139,826 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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GV51 DWE 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 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 GV51 DWE, 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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GV51 DWE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is GV51 DWE safe to buy?

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