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Y842 RAR

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,346 mi
Last recorded168,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 RAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 168,346 miles

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

Rear both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 168,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2015 156,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 156,143 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 146,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 135,709 miles

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

O/S/Rear tyre has a cut in, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,841 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 121,841 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 112,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 102,993 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 102,993 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,355 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 82,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,016 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 69,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y842 RAR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y842 RAR, 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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Y842 RAR is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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