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YR51 BTX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,093 mi
Last recorded161,093 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 BTX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 161,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 146,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 139,331 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 139,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box tail pipe excessively corroded (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off side inner (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 136,500 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Off side front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Near side front ram (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box tail pipe excessively corroded (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off side inner (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 76,714 miles

slight play neaarside steering arm

Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,925 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,659 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 26,715 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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YR51 BTX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR51 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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YR51 BTX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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