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Y997 KRB

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

194,669 mi
Last recorded194,669 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 KRB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 194,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 194,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG/TOWING EYE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 191,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 186,524 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 186,515 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 177,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 170,347 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,741 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 140,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,638 miles

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

front strut tops

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 112,934 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,434 miles

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

n/s inner c.v boot torn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,402 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s and o/s front top shocker mounts have slight lift

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 81,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 81,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,538 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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Y997 KRB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y997 KRB, 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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Y997 KRB is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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