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YK51 YVU

2001 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 YVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,259 miles

exhaust rust

number plates in poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount rusted off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rust

number plates in poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,691 miles

rear discs worn

rear exhaust outer skin and clamp corroded

rear pads look low

slight movement in offside of steering rack

some movement in nearside track rod end

unable to check nearside rearmost and nearside rear seatbelts - seats not fitted

wipers torn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,459 miles

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

only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,459 miles

only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,012 miles

both front top suspension mountings worn

both front tyres worn close to limit

centre and rear silencer outer skins corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link worn

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly split

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and slightly damaged

nearside washer jet requires attention

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

only five seats fitted at time of test

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,433 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly split

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and slightly damaged

nearside washer jet requires attention

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

only five seats fitted at time of test

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 3 May 2011 58,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,390 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,057 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 22,925 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 22,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YVU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YVU, 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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YK51 YVU is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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