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LF51 VYV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VYV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,890 miles

2 X REAR SHOCK D/COVERS CORRODED-PODOT

215/55/16 X 4

CENTRE & REAR EX BOX'S H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING-PODOT

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,523 miles

dampness at rear brake bleed points.

front out riggers modified to meet regulations.

rear light lenses cracked, exhaust deteriorated, o/s rear brake p[ipe rusty, play in front top mounts close to limit, front flexy brake hoses cracking,

steering rack boots heavy cracking, rear shock casings corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 89,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear light lenses cracked, exhaust deteriorated, o/s rear brake p[ipe rusty, play in front top mounts close to limit, front flexy brake hoses cracking,

steering rack boots heavy cracking, rear shock casings corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 82,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate loose, exhaust deteriorated and front braket broken, play in front roll bar links, brake discs deteriorated, rear metal brake pipes rusty, rear coil springs rusty

rear shock casings deteriorated, rear tyres cracking, lift in front top mount, play in o/s track rod end at limit, front flexys cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 77,049 miles

215/55/16 X 4

BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS LIFT-PODOT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS CORRODED & INSECURE

FRONT DISCS WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/12

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Pass 14 May 2011 71,682 miles

215/55/16 X4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY LIPPED/WORN-MONITOR----PODOT

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS WORN--------PODOT

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED-PEELING-PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/7/11

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 10 May 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 54,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,070 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 36,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,818 miles

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

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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LF51 VYV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LF51 VYV, 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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What year was LF51 VYV registered?

LF51 VYV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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