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BYZ 8596

2014 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,328 mi
Last recorded211,328 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Galaxy80,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 8596
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 211,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 208,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 189,406 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 187,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 184,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 182,048 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 174,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 172,427 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 172,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2019 161,904 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 152,435 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 152,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 141,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,613 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,613 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 107,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slight worn inner edge

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre slight worn inner edge

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

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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BYZ 8596 is a 2014 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2014 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,201 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 BYZ 8596, 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 12 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BYZ 8596 is a 2014 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 August 2014.

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