MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front chassis legs surface rust
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
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)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust in poor condition in places
nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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