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Y891 YBK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 YBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 131,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 127,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,034 miles

o/s and n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s/f body sill damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s/f top strut mounts

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,034 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s/f body sill damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 2 May 2013 114,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,977 miles

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

advise surface corrosion on brake disks

Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,917 miles

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

Nearside mirror has some damage

Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror has some damage

Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,547 miles

corrosion in ALL discs

Fail 5 Jun 2006 77,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in ALL discs

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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Y891 YBK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y891 YBK, 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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Y891 YBK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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