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Y979 FFC

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

256,463 mi
Last recorded256,463 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 FFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 256,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rail/outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both tyres cracked/perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 256,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rail/outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Both tyres cracked/perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 242,111 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 242,111 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 238,370 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 238,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 222,852 miles

Damage to Offside and Nearside sills

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear position lamp segment not working

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear position lamp segment not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in Offside front suspension

Fail 5 Feb 2011 222,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Damage to Offside and Nearside sills

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear position lamp segment not working

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear position lamp segment not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in Offside front suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2010 204,411 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 204,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front outer sills damaged.

oil level low on dipstick.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

stone chip o/s of screen.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 183,382 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 183,382 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s rear seat belt slightly damaged.

rear inner side lights not working.

steering rack has slight play in both tie rods.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 161,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 161,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight play in the steering rack tie rods on both sides.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 139,145 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 139,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 115,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 115,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 115,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y979 FFC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 Y979 FFC, 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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Y979 FFC is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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