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Y875 MBH

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,574 mi
Last recorded164,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 MBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 164,574 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 164,572 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both near side and offside outriggers and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 135,225 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 135,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 132,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 132,148 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 127,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,408 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 112,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,118 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,663 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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Y875 MBH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol 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 Y875 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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Y875 MBH is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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