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Y853 KPP

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,306 mi
Last recorded159,306 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 KPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 159,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 158,859 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 149,312 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rought when rotated

Rear seats dismantled at the time of the test

Fail 14 May 2011 136,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 136,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 123,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 123,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2009 114,629 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2009 114,611 miles

brake pedal very soft but has good brake performance

Pass 21 May 2008 105,003 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2007 90,206 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 90,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 74,621 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 74,368 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2005
Fail 25 May 2005

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 KPP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y853 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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