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Y896 SBK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,208 mi
Last recorded133,208 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 SBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,208 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,478 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources r/h rear number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 128,478 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside steering rack gaiters badly split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside steering rack gaters badly split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources r/h rear number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 12,804 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2018 12,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front brake pads need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pads need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,164 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front disc pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top spring mountings has slight play (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear disc pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 115,164 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front disc pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top spring mountings has slight play (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights dirty have been cleaned (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades worn have been replaced (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear disc pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded has been fixed (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,563 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s o/s has slight play in upper bush (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a small chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 108,563 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s o/s has slight play in upper bush (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s rear silencer front pipe broken repaired by bp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a small chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,687 miles

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

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,687 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,110 miles

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

pad warning light on but pads are ok

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 94,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,403 miles

clutch smell

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,831 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 39,697 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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Y896 SBK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y896 SBK, 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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Y896 SBK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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