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Y839 YCS

2001 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,723 mi
Last recorded141,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 YCS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 141,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 126,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 110,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 110,188 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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Y839 YCS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y839 YCS, 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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What year was Y839 YCS registered?

Y839 YCS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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