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Y942 ECL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,097 mi
Last recorded188,097 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 ECL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 188,097 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and getting low

Fail 18 Dec 2015 188,091 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 168,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 168,383 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,081 miles

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2013 149,728 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 137,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 121,240 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 121,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 115,601 miles

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 29 Nov 2007 111,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 116,980 miles

front brake discs advance wear

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 115,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs advance wear

Pass 10 Sep 2005 75,119 miles

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

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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Y942 ECL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y942 ECL, 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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Y942 ECL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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