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GV51 TZT

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 TZT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 141,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded pitted lipped.

rear exhaust silencer rusty corroded poor condition.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 141,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded - close to excessive

Both rear (brake pipe to brake pipe) brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,986 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

park brake cable corroded

rear silencer clamp deteriorated

rearmost seats missing at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2012 137,665 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear indicators faded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner cv boot split

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight movement in nearside and offside front top strut mount bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2011 133,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner cv boot split

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight movement in nearside and offside front top strut mount bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 127,868 miles

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

slite play in lower swivels

Fail 10 Dec 2010 127,867 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

slite play in lower swivels

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,530 miles

brakes a bit spongy still

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ clips

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 3 Dec 2009 111,528 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ clips

Fail 1 Dec 2008 97,158 miles

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

parking brake cables starting to corrode

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 1 Dec 2008 97,158 miles

rear numberplate starting to fade

parking brake cables starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 84,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and appears under-inflated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 62,641 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 TZT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GV51 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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