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Y98 WGP

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,643 mi
Last recorded191,643 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 WGP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 191,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 187,670 miles

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

low effort offside parking brake

Fail 12 Oct 2016 187,670 miles

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

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

low effort offside parking brake

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,756 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 157,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 150,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 150,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,247 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 105,884 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 89,668 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,445 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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Y98 WGP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y98 WGP, 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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Y98 WGP is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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