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Y968 YGE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,295 mi
Last recorded196,295 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 YGE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 196,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 196,295 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 189,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 182,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 182,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 173,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 169,240 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 169,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 160,372 miles

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

play in front antiroll bar link pins

stone chips in screen / wiper blades split / rear coil springs heavily corroded / play in front wishbone rear bushes / corrosion to brake pipes / cracking to front flexi brake hoses / dents and scraches to body panels / screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 154,326 miles

Spare tyre in poor condition Cracking to front brake flexi hoses Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Slight play in front anti roll bar links Rear discs corroded Front wishbone bushes worn allowing play Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Stonechips in windscreen Slight smear from front wipers Dents & scratches to various panels Rear number plate slightly disfigured Heater plug light flashing on dash Front Front wheel trims missing Various oil leaks Rear shockers weak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 154,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre in poor condition Cracking to front brake flexi hoses Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Slight play in front anti roll bar links Rear discs corroded Front wishbone bushes worn allowing play Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Stonechips in windscreen Slight smear from front wipers Dents & scratches to various panels Rear number plate slightly disfigured Heater plug light flashing on dash Front Front wheel trims missing Various oil leaks Rear shockers weak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 142,583 miles

stone chips in windscreen †slight smear from wipers †o/s/r indicator fading †rear number plate slightly disfigured †front number plate cracked/slightly disfigured

various oil leaks †front brake discs worn/lipped †front brake pads worn low †cracking to various flexi brake hoses †all shock absorbers weak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 127,802 miles

See test no. 323602916462

Fail 31 Jul 2006 127,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boarderline corrosion/wear to n/s/r disc †wheel trims damaged †boarderline damage to n/s/f wheel rim †

heavey surface corrosion to various brake pipes †heavey perrishing/cracking to front brake hoses †o/s/r brake warning sensor wire broken

n/s/f wheel trim missing/damage to remaining wheel trims †child seat fitted to both rear seat belts †wipers smearing slightly †exhaust corroded †engine/gear box wet with oil † †

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 YGE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y968 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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