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Y98 OLF

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,668 mi
Last recorded191,668 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 OLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 191,668 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes corroding

brake pad warning lamp on

front wipers fitted incorrectly

n/s/f brake pad warning wire disconnected

rear brake discs pitted

turbo oil feed pipe crushed

Fail 12 Nov 2010 191,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes corroding

brake pad warning lamp on

front wipers fitted incorrectly

n/s/f brake pad warning wire disconnected

rear brake discs pitted

turbo oil feed pipe crushed

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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Y98 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y98 OLF, 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 Y98 OLF registered?

Y98 OLF is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y98 OLF safe to buy?

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