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Y958 FDV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

267,276 mi
Last recorded267,276 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 FDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 267,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Spare tyre over 10 years old

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 234,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel towards front end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Spare tyre 10 years old according to sidewall date code

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 200,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some rust bubbles appearing at outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 168,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 139,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Some rusting to front end of offside outer sill area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush has some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush has some swear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Some rusting at front end of outer sill panel

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,953 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)

Offside Front small rust hole in outer sill - not within 12" or prescribed area

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted ()

Spare tyre defective small bulge in outer sidewall ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,788 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,281 miles

Engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated.

N/s front and o/s front top shock bushes slight wear.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated.

N/s front and o/s front top shock bushes slight wear.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,826 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,559 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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Y958 FDV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y958 FDV, 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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Y958 FDV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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