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Y917 DBA

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 DBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,316 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 140,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2013 133,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 127,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,999 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

exhaust front pipe mounts are corroding badly

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are rusting

n/s/r tyre is approaching the tread wear indicators

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,305 miles

exhaust back box is badly corroded

exhaust middle section has mount missing but is secure

number plates that where removed have been put in the boot of the vehical

Fail 12 Jan 2009 111,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

exhaust back box is badly corroded

exhaust middle section has mount missing but is secure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,523 miles

both rear brake pipes are rusting

exhaust back box is corroding

none standard number plates fitted to front and rear

Fail 2 Aug 2007 100,401 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes are rusting

exhaust back box is corroding

exhaust clamp is missing of the back box

none standard number plates fitted to front and rear

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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Y917 DBA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y917 DBA, 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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Y917 DBA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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