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Y949 LHU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,498 mi
Last recorded103,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 LHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread inner edges to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 100,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front flexy blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint blow centre and rear boxes rusty at joint and casings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear arm rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides head light pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread inner edges to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,561 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,493 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,506 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,325 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,959 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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Y949 LHU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y949 LHU, 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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Y949 LHU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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