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Y838 PWC

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 PWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,671 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,740 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

both front top mounts have play

both sides steering arms have play

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,740 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

both front top mounts have play

both sides steering arms have play

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,025 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,311 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,311 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,174 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tailbox clamp missing

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

rear tyres missing

wipers smeary

Fail 29 Apr 2011 82,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tailbox clamp missing

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

rear tyres missing

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,381 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,381 miles

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

both top front strut mount worn with play

centre exhaust pipe braket broken but not moveing around

front disc worn with lips

n/s r shock damp

o/s f tyre wearing on egde

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,497 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 PWC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y838 PWC, 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 PWC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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