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Y842 SVS

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

304,251 mi
Last recorded304,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 304,251 miles

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

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NOT WITHIN 12" SUSPENSION ETC

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside STEERING RACK DAMP

Rear TYRES STEPPING WORN UNEVEN

SUSPENSION SOFT

Fail 19 Dec 2017 304,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED FRONT NOT WITHIN 12"

Nearside Front Inner SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN 12"

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN 12"

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside STEERING RACK DAMP

Rear TYRES WORN UNEVEN STEPPING

SUSPENSION SOFT

Pass 19 Dec 2016 294,070 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 294,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 276,882 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 276,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

BRAKES NOISEY

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 255,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 238,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 220,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 220,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 205,424 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 205,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 187,545 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 179,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 179,729 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 162,819 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 162,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 141,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 141,925 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 122,603 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 122,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,471 miles

rear brake disc/s worn

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 SVS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y842 SVS, 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 SVS is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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