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Y83 AAV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 AAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,509 miles

glow plug light flashing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 144,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator on

glow plug light flashing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 135,323 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

wipers sluggish in operation

Pass 14 May 2014 122,458 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 122,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 113,136 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 113,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,743 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,743 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,326 miles

Front wiper blades split, but clearing windscreen efficiently

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 102,326 miles

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

Front wiper blades split, but clearing windscreen efficiently

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,957 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 80,009 miles

slight movement in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,604 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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Y83 AAV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y83 AAV, 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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Y83 AAV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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