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Y886 MBL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 MBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,041 miles

nsr shocker damp front chassis rusty in places osf sbp rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,199 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr r seat missing

nsr shocker damp

osf spot light damaged

play in osf drop link

Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both r ear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release os seat behind driver (5.2.5a)

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr r seat missing

nsr shocker damp

osf spot light damaged

play in osf drop link

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

nearside front outer c/v boot perished

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear shock damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front top strut mounts

Fail 19 Feb 2015 66,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

nearside front outer c/v boot perished

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear shock damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,966 miles

wipers split on ends

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both f discs worn and rusty on inner faces

damp in both head lights patton poor

nsf tyre worn bald on edges

nsr seat missing

os mirror loose

poor spacing on no plates

slight binding on nsf wheel

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

f bumper damaged

osf spot light damaged

rust in f chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

f bumper damaged

osf spot light damaged

rust in f chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f discs inner faces rusty

r r seats missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear rear seats not fitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both r tyres perished and worn on edges

f and r no plates delaminated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both r tyres perished and worn on edges

f and r no plates delaminated

Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,234 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

f and r no plates delaminating

nsr seat not fitted

osf tyre worn

r tyre side walls perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,234 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

f and r no plates delaminating

nsr seat not fitted

osf tyre worn

r tyre side walls perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,201 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr r seat missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,218 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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Y886 MBL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y886 MBL, 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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Y886 MBL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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