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Y938 BBD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,314 mi
Last recorded172,314 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 BBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 172,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 159,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 150,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,198 miles

Exhaust centre and rear silencer are becoming deteriorated.

Exhaust centre silencer forward mount is broken.

Exhaust front pipe mount is broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake efficiency is on the limit. 16%

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/f inner sill is corroded but just outside of prescribed area.

o/s/f tyre is getting low on shoulders.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 144,198 miles

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

Exhaust centre and rear silencer are becoming deteriorated.

Exhaust centre silencer forward mount is broken.

Exhaust front pipe mount is broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake efficiency is on the limit. 16%

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/f inner sill is corroded but just outside of prescribed area.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,921 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and hanging mounts are broken.

n/s/f inner sill is corroded but just outside of prescribed area.

o/s/r outer wheel arch is starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and hanging mounts are broken.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f inner sill is corroded but just outside of prescribed area.

o/s/r outer wheel arch is starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,620 miles

rear tyres badly perished

strong advise all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2014 129,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres badly perished

strong advise all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2013 126,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rusty

front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Oct 2013 126,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rusty

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,215 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 126,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight perrishing to both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2011 118,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 118,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 112,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,769 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,768 miles

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

centre & rear silencer corroded

front inner brake pads look low

offside rear seatbelt buckle case broke

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 100,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front discs worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,258 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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Y938 BBD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y938 BBD, 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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Y938 BBD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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