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Y998 JPA

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,468 mi
Last recorded176,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 JPA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 176,468 miles

offside front outer lower sill holed and corroded but not in a prerscribed area

offside lower sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 176,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front outer lower sill holed and corroded but not in a prerscribed area

offside lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 172,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 166,355 miles

Offside outer sill and floor edges weak with corrosion and general underside corrosion.

Fail 3 May 2017 166,264 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside outer sill and floor edges weak with corrosion and general underside corrosion.

Pass 4 May 2016 160,896 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 4 May 2016 160,893 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 12 May 2015 153,156 miles

Oil leaks.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 153,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 137,506 miles

Brake hoses are perishing.

Rear sections of metal brake pipes are corroding.

Slight oil leak from air pipes to intercooler.

Pass 4 May 2013 122,884 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,050 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 110,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and blowing at centre and rear joint

Pass 10 May 2011 101,127 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)

exhaust corroded and holed between centre and rear joint

Fail 10 May 2011 101,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

exhaust corroded and holed between centre and rear joint

Fail 1 May 2010 92,492 miles

Nearside inner CV gaitor leaking grease.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 1 May 2010 92,492 miles

Nearside inner CV gaitor leaking grease.

Play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,390 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded....

n/s/r indicator fading...

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,106 miles

drivers seat belt webbing damaged...

play in o/s track rod end , slight play in n/s , advise replacements.....

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,973 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Rear brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 4 May 2006 54,809 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y998 JPA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y998 JPA, 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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Y998 JPA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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