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Y898 MHD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,867 mi
Last recorded115,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 MHD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,867 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack boot perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 148,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,264 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease.

o/s/r position light repaired.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,555 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,555 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,370 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,337 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,271 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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Y898 MHD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y898 MHD, 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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Y898 MHD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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