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Y889 VBD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 VBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,399 miles

Front chassis legs surface rust

Fail 26 Nov 2016 108,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front chassis legs surface rust

Pass 5 Dec 2015 98,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 89,562 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 89,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,412 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,694 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST THROUGHOUT POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS MAXIMUM LIFT PERMITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS TEAR IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL VERY WEAK DUE TO KURB DAMAGE

OFFSIDE FORNT TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS MAXIMUM LIFT PERITTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED

REAR BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

REAR TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,694 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST THROUGHOUT POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS MAXIMUM LIFT PERMITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS TEAR IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL VERY WEAK DUE TO KURB DAMAGE

OFFSIDE FORNT TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS MAXIMUM LIFT PERITTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED

REAR BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

REAR TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi pipe is breaking up and both the mounts have corroded and snapped off

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s headlight aim is slightly blurry from condensation

o/s/r light unit is slightly damaged

oil on the minimum

Both rear tyres are heavily perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi pipe is breaking up and both the mounts have corroded and snapped off

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s headlight aim is slightly blurry from condensation

o/s/r light unit is slightly damaged

oil on the minimum

Both rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust frontpipe brackets corroded and ready to snap

Front tyres are worn

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

Rear tyres are worn and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,366 miles

exhaust in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,273 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 46,271 miles

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

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

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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Y889 VBD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y889 VBD, 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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Y889 VBD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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