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Y884 BGJ

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 BGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,966 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2014 125,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished and ON LIMIT inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,189 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished and ON LIMIT inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,513 miles

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)

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,513 miles

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

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

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

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)

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,939 miles

advise all tyres wearing on edges

advise centre and rear exhaust silencers condition deteriorating

advise evidence of previous coolant leak on engine

advise front exhaust flex leaking and poor condition

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise no spare whel fitted at time of test

advise osf and os centre row seat belts starting to fray

advise rear brakes noisy in operation

advise wiper performance poor

Fail 5 Jul 2012 117,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise all tyres wearing on inner edges

advise centre and rear exhaust silencers condition deteriorating

advise evidence of previous coolant leak on engine

advise exhaust front flexi leaking and poor condition

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf and os centre row seat belts starting to fray

advise wiper performance deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 113,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,574 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin is corroding but was not blowing at the time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2009 93,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin is corroding but was not blowing at the time of test

Pass 9 May 2008 83,906 miles

Front brake pads are worn to the limits

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread band.

rear exhaust clamp is corroded through.

Pass 9 May 2007 76,214 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,429 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit of tread depth

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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Y884 BGJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y884 BGJ, 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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Y884 BGJ is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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