MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all rear seats not fitted to floor
nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All rear seat belts not tested as seats not fitted to floor
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both front brakes binding-on slightly
Both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split
Both outer CV gaiters seeping grease from outer ends
Front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link ball joint gaiters both split upper and lower both sides
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front sidelamp dim
Offside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front brakes binding-on slightly
Both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split
Both outer CV gaiters seeping grease from outer ends
Front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link ball joint gaiters both split upper and lower both sides
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front sidelamp dim
Offside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
play in top strut mounts
rear pads low
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
play in top strut mounts
rear pads low
front numberplate cracked
play both front top strut mounts
stone chip in windscreen
surface rust on exhaust
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Y957 RLE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y957 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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Y957 RLE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2001.
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