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Y953 RRY

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 RRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,373 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,507 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

rear subframe attachment area slightly corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but has no movement

Fail 31 Oct 2017 139,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper through back handbrake spindle (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and bottom of sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 129,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,372 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 121,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,967 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)

front upper stut mountings have play--within limits

rear shockaborber upper casings corroded

slight corrosion in front outriggers within 30cm of suspension mountings--not excessive

slight play front roll bar outer links

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,755 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

small area of corrosion to offside front "out-rigger".

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,755 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

small area of corrosion to offside front "out-rigger".

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,914 miles

Both front headlights condensated

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis/floor

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shocker casings corroded

Rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Rear suspension arms (wishbones)corroded

Slight play both front top mounts

Stone chips in zone a

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front No plate has slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,197 miles

Both rear seats removed at time of test.

Both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Child seat fitted to nearside middle row.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,197 miles

Both rear seats removed at time of test.

Both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Child seat fitted to nearside middle row.

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,485 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 53,479 miles

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

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,118 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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Y953 RRY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y953 RRY, 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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Y953 RRY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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