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LG51 MSU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,089 mi
Last recorded7,089 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,089 miles

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear road wheel,non-alloy

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear n/s + o/s tyres wearing on edges

some bodywork damage to n/s rear door

Fail 2 Mar 2013 7,086 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear n/s + o/s tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear road wheel,non-alloy

some bodywork damage to n/s rear door

Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,681 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs show signs of wear

n/s front tyre perishing

some corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Feb 2012 3,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs show signs of wear

n/s front tyre perishing

some corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

air-conditioning pump noisey

all 4 tyres show wear on inner edges

all brake discs show signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s front wiper blade becoming detached at one end

rear exhaust pipes becoming corroded

some corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch

spare wheel missing from carrier

steel brake pipes to front becoming corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 2,340 miles

rear exaust clamp becoming corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,348 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 58,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,701 miles

Nearside Front 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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LG51 MSU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG51 MSU, 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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LG51 MSU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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