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Y886 VDX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,053 mi
Last recorded173,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 VDX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 173,053 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 164,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 152,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 140,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 130,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 101,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 84,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 VDX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y886 VDX registered?

Y886 VDX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y886 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 VDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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