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Y864 MBH

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,604 mi
Last recorded139,604 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 MBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 139,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 126,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 113,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 109,194 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 109,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 98,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,642 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,890 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,961 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,757 miles

front brake getting low

wiper blades splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,559 miles

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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Y864 MBH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol 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 Y864 MBH, 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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Y864 MBH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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