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Y862 GNN

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 GNN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 132,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air-bag light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 124,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air-bag light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,772 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,762 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 111,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,317 miles

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

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

cut in n.s.r. tyre (no cords)

front wipers starting to judder

rust spot on n,s, sill

Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,074 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades worn

offside front tyre worn on both edges

slight judder on nearside front brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 89,075 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y862 GNN is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y862 GNN, 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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Y862 GNN is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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