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Y837 NRD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 NRD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,774 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hanger disconnected due to corrosion but system is still supported

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,339 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hanger disconnected due to corrosion but system is still supported

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox rusty

front pads 70% worn,discs worn

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing outer edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

small chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox rusty

front pads 70% worn,discs worn

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing outer edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

additional tint on front passenger windows may not comply with road traffic laws

deep sunstrip on windscreen

nsr tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,465 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished & worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,409 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished & worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2008 45,543 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres devoid of tread and on 1.6mm leagl limit but still meet VOSA requirements. These need to be replaced very soon

Both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Evidence of a coolant leak from front hoses

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear inner side light not working, (replaced)

Slight play in nearside track rod end. This needs to be replaced soon before it wears further

Fail 19 May 2008 45,543 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres devoid of tread and on 1.6mm leagl limit but still meet VOSA requirements. These need to be replaced very soon

Both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Evidence of a coolant leak from front hoses

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear inner side light not working, (replaced)

Slight play in nearside track rod end. This needs to be replaced soon before it wears further

Pass 9 May 2007 38,553 miles

offside rear seat belt not checked due to seat missing

Fail 9 May 2007 38,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear seat belt not checked due to seat missing

Pass 15 Apr 2006 31,371 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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Y837 NRD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y837 NRD, 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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Y837 NRD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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