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Y878 OLF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 OLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 116,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 108,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 103,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 96,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 89,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 83,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,618 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 75,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 68,088 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 58,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,771 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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Y878 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y878 OLF, 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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What year was Y878 OLF registered?

Y878 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y878 OLF safe to buy?

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