2001 Ford Galaxy · 1,127 MOT tests
2001 Ford Galaxy reliability
2001 Ford Galaxys fail 50% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Galaxy years (1,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 135,443
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,127
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.5% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.6%
- Lights and electrics24.4%
- Body, chassis and structure20.5%
- Brakes15.3%
- Steering13.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Tyres6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.7%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.92%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 6.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.88%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.7%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.14%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.34%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2001 Ford Galaxys fail 50% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Galaxy years (1,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.7% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.01% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Ford Galaxy shows 135,443 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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