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YL51 LBE

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,732 mi
Last recorded134,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 LBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,732 miles

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

Near side and offside rack ends have slight play

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 134,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Near side and offside rack ends have slight play

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 128,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,310 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,239 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 105,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,032 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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YL51 LBE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL51 LBE, 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 YL51 LBE registered?

YL51 LBE is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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