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Y956 RLE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,524 mi
Last recorded194,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 RLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 194,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 178,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 169,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 160,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 152,544 miles

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test seat belt not tested

Pass 26 Jan 2012 145,996 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 145,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 140,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 140,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 135,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 127,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y956 RLE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y956 RLE, 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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Y956 RLE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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