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Y979 NDW

2001 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 NDW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 148,622 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,620 miles

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

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

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

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

battery warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 141,479 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 141,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 130,351 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 115,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 91,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,576 miles

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 NDW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDW, 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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What year was Y979 NDW registered?

Y979 NDW is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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