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Y968 DOB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 DOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,286 miles

near side rear tyre side wall worn

play in off side front steering track rod end ball joint(borderline pass)recomend replacement

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

windscreen wipers getting slow

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall worn

play in off side front steering track rod end ball joint(borderline pass)recomend replacement

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

windscreen wipers getting slow

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level very over filled

excessive travel on hand brake

off side front outer cv boot has slight grease leak

off side front steering track rod has play

off side rear tyre perrished and cracked

rear number plate water damaged

unable to check near side rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,603 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level very over filled

excessive travel on hand brake

off side front outer cv boot has slight grease leak

off side front steering track rod has play

off side rear tyre perrished and cracked

rear number plate water damaged

unable to check near side rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,240 miles

both front brake hoses perrished

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

both number plates damaged

bvoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

child seat fitted near side rear

hand brake travel excessive

off side steering track rod has slight play

starter motor noisy

wiper arms bent

Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perrished

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

both number plates damaged

bvoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

child seat fitted near side rear

hand brake travel excessive

off side steering track rod has slight play

oil level over max

starter motor noisy

wiper arms bent

Pass 20 May 2008 63,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 63,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,077 miles

Handbrake lever feels like its not coming right off / no bind on rear brake , but handbrake warning light stays on .

Fail 7 Jun 2006 49,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DOB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DOB, 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 DOB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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