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Y87 GTW

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,827 mi
Last recorded161,827 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 GTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 161,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 161,827 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 155,187 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 147,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,729 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 128,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel alignment

Pass 23 Dec 2010 117,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 113,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,549 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge,exhaust systyem corroding,surface corrosion to all brakes.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,840 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

spare tyre threads exposed and tread lifting

Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

The spare tyre is dangerous and should not be used.Tread is seperating from body of tyre exposing the steel bracing.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,381 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,366 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y87 GTW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y87 GTW, 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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Y87 GTW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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