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YC51 CAV

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,016 mi
Last recorded201,016 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 201,016 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link rubbers slightly worn

both sills damaged

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing low

slight playin nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Jan 2013 191,596 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 184,470 miles

brake warning light on

nearside front sills starting to rust

rear discs worn

rear pads low

tow bar eletrics cut

Fail 5 Jan 2012 184,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake warning light on

nearside front sills starting to rust

rear discs worn

rear pads low

tow bar eletrics cut

Pass 5 Jan 2011 175,416 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 175,416 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 161,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 161,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 144,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 121,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 80,753 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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YC51 CAV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC51 CAV, 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 YC51 CAV registered?

YC51 CAV is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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