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Y853 DCE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 DCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,482 miles

EXHAUST DETERIRATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,482 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST DETERIRATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,422 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,422 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,543 miles

FRONT CHIPPED SCREEN

Oil leak

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

WIPER BLADE ENDS SPLIT

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,543 miles

FRONT CHIPPED SCREEN

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

WIPER BLADE ENDS SPLIT

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,401 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside front tyre is perished ans cracked will soon need replacing

Offside front tyre is low on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,254 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,175 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded and will soon need replacing

Fail 14 Feb 2006 88,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 88,116 miles

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

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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Y853 DCE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y853 DCE, 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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Y853 DCE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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