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AF51 RGU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,517 mi
Last recorded179,517 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 175,187 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 175,187 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,789 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 163,814 miles

door open lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing on edges/wearing low

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

nail in near side front tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Oct 2018 163,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

door open lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing on edges/wearing low

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

nail in near side front tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Oct 2017 156,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 143,828 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear of exhaust is corroded and blowing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 143,828 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear of exhaust is corroded and blowing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front flexi brake hoses are slightly deterioated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 121,250 miles

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,744 miles

front brake discs inner suface starting to wear offside and nearside

rear brake discs surface corroded offside and nearside

Fail 12 Oct 2010 104,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs inner suface starting to wear offside and nearside

hand brake lever willnot return to off position

rear brake discs surface corroded offside and nearside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,797 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 41,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AF51 RGU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF51 RGU, 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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AF51 RGU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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