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Y981 MGY

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,020 mi
Last recorded158,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 MGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 158,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers have slight smear in operation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 157,950 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower hole in sill

exhaust slight blow at rear , badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill has a small hole

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is badly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 148,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill has a small hole

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 137,372 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 137,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,265 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,521 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,521 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,684 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,209 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,905 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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Y981 MGY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y981 MGY, 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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Y981 MGY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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