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Y809 MDY

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 MDY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside & nearside centre seatbelts slightly frayed on edge

temoporary repair to offside rear fog lamp

Fail 19 Mar 2009 138,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside & nearside centre seatbelts slightly frayed on edge

offside inner cv boot insecure

temoporary repair to offside rear fog lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2008 116,273 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 3 Mar 2006 67,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake warning light on

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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Y809 MDY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y809 MDY, 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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What year was Y809 MDY registered?

Y809 MDY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y809 MDY safe to buy?

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