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Y905 VGO

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 VGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front chassis rails showing signs corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut upper mounting worn/play in mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut upper mounting worn/play in mount

Fail 6 Dec 2019 137,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front chassis rails showing signs corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut upper mounting worn/play in mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut upper mounting worn/play in mount

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe mounting bushes show signs wear.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe mounting bushes show signs wear.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,851 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment advise replacement (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment advise replacement (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,133 miles

exhaust corroded

lift in n/s/f suspension top mounting

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,691 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension top mountings worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

exhaust corroded

front suspension top mountings worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,668 miles

discs in poor condition

exhaust corroded

rear indicators faded

sills corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,643 miles

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

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

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

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

rear indicators faded

front discs in poor condition

outer sills damaged

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,540 miles

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

centre exhaust section in poor condition

front lower wishbone bushes perished

o/s/r brake pad getting low

rear brake disc's are worn and corroded

rear exhuast box and joint in poor condition

some lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,989 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust sysem corroded and flexi joint mesh split

offside rear indicator starting to emit white light

play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight coolant stains around housing at end of head and coolant transfer pipe

slight corrosion on rear brakes

slight imbalance from rear brakes

starter motor noisy

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,263 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust centre and rear corroded

exhaust flexi joint mesh split

rack gaiters slightly perished

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,429 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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Y905 VGO is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y905 VGO, 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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Y905 VGO is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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