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Y957 RLE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

221,036 mi
Last recorded221,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 RLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 221,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 221,032 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,491 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 214,188 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 206,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 206,204 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 196,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 196,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 184,342 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 184,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 163,840 miles

front numberplate cracked

play both front top strut mounts

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2006 114,581 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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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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