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GV51 OCG

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 130,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Central Rear exhuast badly corroded and rear box clamp missing

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears apart from n\s\r ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,712 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded + rear/centre clamp missing but sections corroded together

fuel tank cap not tested -no key

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside middle row seat belt buckle cover broken but still working

rear row seats not fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 114,712 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded + rear/centre clamp missing but sections corroded together

fuel tank cap not tested -no key

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside middle row seat belt buckle cover broken but still working

rear row seats not fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,207 miles

Front 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 15 Apr 2014 107,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,497 miles

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

nearside rear seat not fitted but loose in rear (if fitted seat belt buckle would fail MOT test)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,409 miles

front registration plate becoming discoloured.

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust front mountings very corroded.

exhaust rear pipe clamp missing.

front registration plate becoming discoloured.

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,757 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken.

exhaust centre/rear clamp missing.

front registration plate becoming discoloured.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall very scuffed.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,630 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 OCG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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