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Y968 BKL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 BKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 154,449 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 153,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 49% imbalance o/s requires adjustment/repair (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,829 miles

exhaust very rusty. brake pioes rusting.tyres worn on edge.discs worn.sills/ arches rusting.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 140,829 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust very rusty. brake pioes rusting.tyres worn on edge.discs worn.sills/ arches rusting.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,837 miles

exhaust/brake pipes at rear/underside rusting.

osr tyre worn right onto min and reqs changing.

slight play in rack n/s.

Fail 19 Nov 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust,rear springs,suspension components, underside all rusting and may req attn soon.front tyres 2/3 worn.o/s/r tyre worn to min.reg plates deteriorated.front brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Nov 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust,rear springs,suspension components, underside all rusting and may req attn soon.front tyres 2/3 worn.o/s/r tyre worn to min.reg plates deteriorated.front brake hoses perished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,776 miles

Brake pipes to rear very rusty, attention required soon. Exhaust mount broken attention required soon. Wipers wearing, child seats in rear, Rear discs and pads worn near to minimum, underside covered.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,382 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum, attention required soon. Exhaust very rusty and front mounting broken, attention required soon. Offside rear spring broken at extreme end, slow to complete emission test, Front brake hoses worn / perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,382 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum, attention required soon. Exhaust very rusty and front mounting broken, attention required soon. Offside rear spring broken at extreme end, slow to complete emission test, Front brake hoses worn / perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,272 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 104,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front roll bar link worn to acceptable limit, attention required soon. Front brake pads worn to minimum, attention required soon.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers very slow, oil below minimum, child seats offside and centre rear. Brake pipes at rear and rear springs rusting. Exhaust fittings very rusty, attention required soon. Number plates deteriorated, attention required soon.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,407 miles

Baby seats offside and centre rear seats, front and rear number plates deteriorated, nearside front tyre worn near to minimum limit, offside front tyre worn near to minimum limit.

Front of exhaust very rusty, underside covered, both top strut mounts worn, steering rack slightly worn, oil at minimum.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,973 miles

front and rear no plate deterioated, wiperblades worn ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON, off side front sidelight dim ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON, front of exhaust rusting.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 90,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear no plate deterioated, wiperblades worn ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON, off side front sidelight dim ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON, front of exhaust rusting.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both o/s tyres worn right to min limit(attn req soon).exhaust joints rusting.underside covered.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 85,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both o/s tyres worn right to min limit(attn req soon).exhaust joints rusting.underside covered.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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Y968 BKL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y968 BKL, 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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Y968 BKL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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