MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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