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LM51 BTX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,544 mi
Last recorded143,544 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BTX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 143,544 miles

Only one passenger sear fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 143,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Only one passenger sear fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 136,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear seats have been removed at time of test, seat belt receivers not tested only remaining belts have been tested

both front suspension top mountings are worn and the vertical movement is close to maximum allowable limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are slightly pitted

n/s rear lens has been repaired with tape adequately at time of test

o/s rear lens is slightly damaged but no white light showing

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 136,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear seats have been removed at time of test, seat belt receivers not tested only remaining belts have been tested

both front suspension top mountings are worn and the vertical movement is close to maximum allowable limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are slightly pitted

o/s rear lens is slightly damaged but no white light showing

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,799 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 113,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Only front passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Only front passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,434 miles

no rear seats fittedt at time of tets cant check seatbelts

Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,010 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,319 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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LM51 BTX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LM51 BTX, 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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LM51 BTX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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