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Y901 MGX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 MGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,866 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres showing uneven wear. Center exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,492 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,440 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,228 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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Y901 MGX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y901 MGX, 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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What year was Y901 MGX registered?

Y901 MGX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y901 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 MGX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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