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LD51 FBF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 138,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 138,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 128,299 miles

Rear Rear wiper blade shreading and does not clear rear screen properly

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 128,299 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wiper blade shreading and does not clear rear screen properly

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 102,626 miles

Advise o/side and n/side rear metal brake pipes along wishbones are detiating. andvise to check and replace as ness.

Advise rear exhaust box is deteriated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise n/side rear tyre is cracking on iside wall, and o/side front tyre is getting close to wear markers.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,626 miles

Advise o/side and n/side rear metal brake pipes along wishbones are detiating. andvise to check and replace as ness.

Advise rear exhaust box is deteriated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise n/side rear tyre is cracking on iside wall, and o/side front tyre is getting close to wear markers.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing

rear box rusted

rear brake pipes rusted

slight wear nearside top mount

Fail 10 Aug 2011 94,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs wearing

rear box rusted

rear brake pipes rusted

slight wear nearside top mount

Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,577 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,986 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,177 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 82,177 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,572 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2007 70,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LD51 FBF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LD51 FBF, 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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LD51 FBF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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