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Y897 OLF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 OLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 160,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2017 160,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 153,503 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 153,370 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in Wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 146,625 miles

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

front inner rack joints slight play

slight corrosion on front chassis rails

Fail 9 May 2014 138,820 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Damage to screen, not materially affecting drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 138,820 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Damage to screen, not materially affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 131,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 131,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 123,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 123,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 115,550 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 115,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 105,008 miles

front brake pads worn thin

offside front brake hose slight chafed

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 May 2008 99,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,617 miles

play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,814 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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Y897 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y897 OLF, 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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Y897 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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