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Y840 MDV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 MDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 163,211 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage and close to the limit

n/s/r handbrake cable outer damaged

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 163,211 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage and close to the limit

n/s/r handbrake cable outer damaged

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 151,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,621 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

start of corrosion both undersills

start of corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 123,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2011 107,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 May 2011 107,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamps adjusted to pass MOT

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,645 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,499 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,704 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,704 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,287 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,286 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y840 MDV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y840 MDV, 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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Y840 MDV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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