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Y966 MDF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,197 mi
Last recorded149,197 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 MDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 149,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 135,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,576 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2010 125,576 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,303 miles

Play detected in offside front driveshaft, inner slines.

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 116,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play detected in offside front driveshaft, inner slines.

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,191 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 106,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,064 miles

Offside driveshaft spilnes worn.

Windscreen wipers slow.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 95,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front windscreen wipers slow.

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

Offside driveshaft inner spline joint has play.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 84,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2005 72,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 72,571 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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Y966 MDF 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 57.1%.

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 Y966 MDF, 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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Y966 MDF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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