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Y887 MHK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,042 mi
Last recorded106,042 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 MHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rack gators perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly efficiency just met, high imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,207 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly efficiency just met, high imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,386 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle and suspension bushes worn / movement - slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( high imbalance ) (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight - ( no play ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - nearside front inner tie rod - ( Play in steering rack inner joints ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessively damaged or deteriorated, no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle and suspension bushes worn / movement - slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( high imbalance ) (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight - ( no play ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Light misting of oil or has limited damping effect - and front worn weak - casing damaged corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - nearside front inner tie rod - ( Play in steering rack inner joints ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,025 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both worn - ( worn cracked - slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both - ( slight play ) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened required soon - rear slight worn - all brake disc covers worn - corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill - and exhaust corroded - ( full chassis / exhaust ) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear slight - ( soft pedal slight ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing axle bushes - worn - cracked - ( slight movement ) (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside - outer casing corroded - weak and front weak - all slight weak - ( rear required soon ) (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both lh and rh/outside slight worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both lh and rh/outside slight worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,081 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 775,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,224 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,183 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 58,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,847 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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Y887 MHK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y887 MHK, 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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Y887 MHK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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