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Y947 KCD

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 KCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,312 miles

front suspension top mount cups corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 142,206 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis outrigger is corroded to excess on rear face (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis outrigger corroded to excess on front and rear faces (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

front suspension top mount cups corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear offside brake pads are worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,823 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low and smooth on outer shoulder area

Fail 15 Mar 2016 136,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end 'D' bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low and smooth on outer shoulder area

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,468 miles

all of exhaust system in poor condition.

nearside front brake hose cracking

small amount of play in rear D bushes.

spear tyre flat

throtle sticks slightly at times.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,465 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all of exhaust system in poor condition.

nearside front brake hose cracking

small amount of play in rear D bushes.

spear tyre flat

throtle sticks slightly at times.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,998 miles

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

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

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

The rear exhaust box is perishing

The rear exhaust is leaking at the joint, Clamp is missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,757 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

The rear exhaust box is perishing

The rear exhaust is leaking at the joint, Clamp is missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,745 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

o/s & n/s front brake hoses slightly cracked.

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes badly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,603 miles

Both front strut top mounts have some movement

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, has a small cut in tread and very close to limit suggest renewed

Offside front brake hoise starting to perish

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit.Suggest renewed

Offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Rear exhaust clamp is missing( on rear silencer ) but no leak at time of test.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 97,599 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front strut top mounts have some movement

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, has a small cut in tread and very close to limit suggest renewed

Offside front brake hoise starting to perish

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit.Suggest renewed

Offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,412 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,386 miles

minor damaged to row 2 seat belt webing.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Minor damage to row 2 nearside rear seatbelt webbing.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,526 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

n/s/front yure tread depth very low & outer side wall in poor condition

rear brake pads very low (close to unacceptable limit)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,963 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges. Offside is worst.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,560 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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Y947 KCD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y947 KCD, 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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Y947 KCD is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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