MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
screw in nearside rear tyre.
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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?
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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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