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LJ51 SXM

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,292 mi
Last recorded139,292 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 SXM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 139,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 122,064 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,064 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,970 miles

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

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)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2009 95,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

small stone chip below wiper o/s

steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,254 miles

Rear seat belts not checked, seats not fitted. Mid exhaust very rusty. N/S/F tyre outer edge scrubbed off. N/S/F anti-roll bar link slight play. Grease on rear brake hoses

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,241 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,344 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 64,344 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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LJ51 SXM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ51 SXM, 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 LJ51 SXM registered?

LJ51 SXM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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