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Y929 GEX

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 GEX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,570 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,814 miles

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

Emissions were erratic

Exhaust has corrosion to various parts and places

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroding in various places

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroding in various places

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,609 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,420 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 122,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 7 Nov 2013 119,219 miles

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

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

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

centre box and rear box outer skins deteriorated

rear tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

centre box and rear box outer skins deteriorated

rear tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front exhaust pipe flexi in poor condition

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front exhaust pipe flexi in poor condition

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,980 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

only 2 passenger seats and drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2011 107,980 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

only 2 passenger seats and drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 83,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,039 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 71,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,069 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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Y929 GEX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y929 GEX, 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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Y929 GEX is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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