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Y989 ULK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

243,459 mi
Last recorded243,459 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 ULK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 243,459 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2018 243,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear parking brakes binding

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 240,872 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 240,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 240,542 miles

Driver's seat insecure outside lower bolt insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing damaged (2.7.2a)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing damaged (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

exhaust centre box corroded deteriorated

exhaust system corroded, joints

handbrake cable slightly corroded

suspected brake fluid leak rear joints

Fail 11 Jul 2017 240,509 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. loose bolt on seat back. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 234,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

undertray fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 234,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 216,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 197,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre not throw to core

Pass 10 Jun 2014 197,329 miles

Small cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre not throw to core

Pass 27 Jun 2013 184,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 184,806 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak at (joining heater hose), under rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 174,113 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 174,113 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 156,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 156,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 148,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 133,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 102,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,308 miles

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

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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Y989 ULK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y989 ULK, 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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Y989 ULK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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