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GY51 RFO

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,739 mi
Last recorded161,739 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 161,739 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,764 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 151,980 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 151,980 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,540 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 141,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 132,569 miles

Corrosion forming on middle and rear exhaust

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight deterioration on front numberplate

Wear on front discs

Fail 30 Oct 2012 132,569 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Corrosion forming on middle and rear exhaust

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight deterioration on front numberplate

Wear on front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 123,033 miles

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

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

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

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

advise puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 112,716 miles

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

advise offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

advise rear discs worn

advise rear pads getting low

advise reverse gear worn in gearbox.

advise slight corrosion forming on both sides rear metal brake pipes.

advise slight wear on front discs.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 112,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

advise slight corrosion forming on both sides rear metal brake pipes.

advise slight wear on front discs.

advise tracking should be checked

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,218 miles

advise exhaust system corroded.advise does not always stay in reverse.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 81,218 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust system corroded.advise does not always stay in reverse.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,198 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 38,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY51 RFO is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY51 RFO, 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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GY51 RFO is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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