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AF51 RVJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,910 mi
Last recorded165,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 165,910 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 165,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 151,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 151,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,252 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn release button missing (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged but meets requirements

nearside rear tyre worn/bald outer edge

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 138,939 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn release button missing (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn/bald outer edge

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2018 127,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 105,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 87,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,931 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,696 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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AF51 RVJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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