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Y996 ULK

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,639 mi
Last recorded65,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 ULK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,209 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,514 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and pads getting low 70 percent worn

both rear tyres near legal limit 2mm and wearing outter edges

complete exhaust system corroded

front brake inbalance 20 percent

Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,514 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and pads getting low 70 percent worn

both rear tyres near legal limit 2mm and wearing outter edges

complete exhaust system corroded

front brake inbalance 20 percent

Pass 2 Aug 2005 22,102 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 22,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

3 tyres at 2mm

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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Y996 ULK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y996 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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What year was Y996 ULK registered?

Y996 ULK is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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