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Y834 MHK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 MHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 147,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of nearside and offside front brake disks corroded, offside being the worst. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 147,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working High-level stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of nearside and offside front brake disks corroded, offside being the worst. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 137,359 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 137,359 miles

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear very badly corroded and pitted, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,419 miles

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to crack

Exhaust deteriating

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,417 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cracking in both front lower wishbones rear bushes

Exhaust deteriating, outer skin on silencer peeling off

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated slightly.

slight masked over damage to drivers mirror.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated slightly.

slight masked over damage to drivers mirror.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,389 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 109,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,510 miles

center set of seats has child seat fitted o/s

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 76,892 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,357 miles

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

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

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

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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Y834 MHK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y834 MHK, 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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Y834 MHK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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