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Y857 KVW

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,239 mi
Last recorded152,239 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 KVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 152,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all over have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusaty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 152,227 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front jacking points corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,157 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 152,157 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,945 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills /jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis leg has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,614 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 151,546 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 150,296 miles

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

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

exhaust box outercase rusting

sabilizer bar front bush wearing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 149,215 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 149,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 147,156 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,156 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 145,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

unable ro fully inspect offsied and centr seat belts

Fail 9 Aug 2014 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

unable ro fully inspect offsied and centr seat belts

Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,522 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid low

coolant level on min

exhaust back box clamp broken due to corrosion

exhaust back box outer skin very corroded

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and perished

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

o/s/r/r seat removed

rear anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2013 144,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid low

coolant level on min

exhaust back box clamp broken due to corrosion

exhaust back box outer skin very corroded

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and perished

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

o/s/r/r seat removed

rear anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 142,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 135,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 135,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 127,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,987 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 122,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 114,982 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

number plates are faded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,982 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

number plates are faded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 77,802 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

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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Y857 KVW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y857 KVW, 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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Y857 KVW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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