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Y838 EEB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 EEB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,702 miles

N/S/F , N/S/R & O/S/R tyres all cracking on sidewall , recommend replacement

N/S/F outer CV boot starting to crack

O/S mirror glass cracked

O/S/F tyre wear on edges & side wall cracking , Recommend replacement

Rear number plate fading

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,545 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls & O/S/F is wearing on inner edge

N/S/F outer CV boot has weep of grease

O/S door mirror cracked

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,243 miles

O/S door mirror class cracked

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,705 miles

Engine light on

O/S Mirror cracked

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R seat belt partial check due to seat missing

Rear pads look thin esp N/S

Service thought to be due

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,636 miles

Service indicator showing.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,835 miles

Rear number plate fadeing

Tail box & centre box of exhaust rusty & delaminating

Third row of seat belts only partial check due to seats not fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,637 miles

'Service Now' showing on dash.

Rear exhaust box quite heavily corroded.

Some play in steering column.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,120 miles

The rear exhaust section is corroded and delaminated.

There is a slight grease leak from the o/s outer CV joint gaitor.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,598 miles

Both rear tyres have some sidewall damage, the n/s/r outer sidewall looks to have run-flat damage and the pressure is low now.

The bonnet release was stiff in operation.

The front wiper blades have split ends.

There is some marking/damage to the rear number plate.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,816 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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Y838 EEB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y838 EEB, 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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Y838 EEB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y838 EEB safe to buy?

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