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Y986 YGG

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 YGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,868 miles

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

exhaust system poor throughout

Fail 23 Jul 2014 133,868 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system poor throughout

Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,278 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 131,278 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 129,341 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 129,341 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 125,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 123,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 123,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,169 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,169 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres wearing on edges

both far rear and n/s/r seats removed

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust very poor condition

surface rust to main brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,268 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 102,268 miles

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

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

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

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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Y986 YGG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y986 YGG, 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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Y986 YGG is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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