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YK51 FXT

2001 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FXT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 159,416 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seats were missing at the time of test

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

Underbody Rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside outer sills damaged

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 135,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside outer sills damaged

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,812 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 121,659 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,995 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 108,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 98,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 90,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,597 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,597 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 72,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,809 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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YK51 FXT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YK51 FXT, 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 YK51 FXT registered?

YK51 FXT is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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