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Y838 KBM

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 KBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion on chassis leg (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn

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

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

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

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,205 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 125,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,038 miles

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

offside front tyre warn on both edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre warn on both edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,122 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts in n/s/f/ tyre side wall

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 KBM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y838 KBM, 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 KBM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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