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Y851 MRB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,945 mi
Last recorded235,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 MRB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 235,945 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 235,945 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 216,983 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 186,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also damaged (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also damaged (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 181,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 176,610 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 176,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 164,809 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 164,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

brake warning light on

coolant leak

n/s/f wiper blade is split

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2011 151,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

airbag light on

both front wiper blades are slightly split

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor torn to excess

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 151,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

airbag light on

both front wiper blades are slightly split

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor torn to excess

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,333 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light up on dash

both front wish bones rear bushes spliting

brake pad warning light up on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2010 134,333 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light up on dash

both front wish bones rear bushes spliting

brake pad warning light up on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front and rear number plates fading.

washer weak.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,655 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres nails in tread and unrepairable.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 103,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres nails in tread and unrepairable.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,818 miles

front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre on limit.

o/s outer c.v gaitor damp.

poss pipe of from turbo.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,583 miles

all tyres near limit

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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Y851 MRB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y851 MRB, 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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Y851 MRB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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