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Y899 BEG

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,615 mi
Last recorded139,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 BEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,615 miles

3rear cabin seats missing not allowing full inspection of 3 rear adult seat belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both door mirror swival held with tape but secure at time of inspection

front registration plate cracked but secure and legible at time of inspection

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to balding but legal at time of inspection recommend change tyre asap and front wheel alignment

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,436 miles

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

front grill missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,989 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 105,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,742 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 96,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 84,977 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 84,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,141 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 74,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y899 BEG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y899 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y899 BEG registered?

Y899 BEG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y899 BEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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