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HG51 EXL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 EXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill area corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 83,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face lipped/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face lipped/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed but not within 30cm of fail criteria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyreb perished in thread

Fail 17 Aug 2017 77,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyreb perished in thread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlights have weak patterns

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,049 miles

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

hand brake cable spring broken

seats 6 and 7 in row 3 removed at time of mot

Fail 19 Aug 2016 76,049 miles

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

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

hand brake cable spring broken

seats 6 and 7 in row 3 removed at time of mot

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,682 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front sill holed

rear box rusty

slight knock from steering?

Fail 8 Aug 2014 73,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing,

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front sill holed

rear box rusty

slight knock from steering?

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,933 miles

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

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

offside front and rear tyres perishing,215/55/16

slight play in rack/rod ends?

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,933 miles

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

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

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

offside front and rear tyres perishing,215/55/16

slight play in rack/rod ends?

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust poor

Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,689 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,662 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,266 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,695 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre tread.

slight knock steering column.

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in o/s/r tyre tread.

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,141 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,070 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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HG51 EXL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HG51 EXL, 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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HG51 EXL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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