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Y921 GCU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,180 mi
Last recorded167,180 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 GCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 167,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sill areas corroding (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 168,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 150,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes heavily greased allowing poor inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2014 150,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes heavily greased allowing poor inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2013 136,256 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,298 miles

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

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)

seats removed rear

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 98,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

revers lights inop

Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,745 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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Y921 GCU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y921 GCU, 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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Y921 GCU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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