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YF51 MDY

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,061 mi
Last recorded113,061 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 MDY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,061 miles

both front , top shock absorber mounts have play.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 113,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front , top shock absorber mounts have play.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,761 miles

both front top shock mount rubbers have play.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,761 miles

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

both front top shock mount rubbers have play.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,443 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 98,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,307 miles

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

both front, and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front, and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,220 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 76,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 51,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF51 MDY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF51 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 MDY registered?

YF51 MDY is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YF51 MDY safe to buy?

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