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YP51 PKA

2001 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 PKA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 166,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear steel rim fitted

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 166,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear steel rim fitted

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2015 152,457 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2015 152,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,516 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and nearside centre row seats not present .

exhaust box and tail section heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and nearside centre row seats not present .

exhaust box and tail section heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

considerable vertical movement in both front strut top mounts

exhaust system heavely corroded

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear wheel arch heavely corroded

rear head rests removed

Fail 23 Jan 2012 119,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

considerable vertical movement in both front strut top mounts

dash board lights flashing on and off

exhaust system heavely corroded

front tyres heavely under inflated

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear wheel arch heavely corroded

rear head rests removed

Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,389 miles

exhaust box and tail very heavely corroded and in poor condition

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2010 111,389 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount partially broken and heavely corroded

exhaust box and tail very heavely corroded and in poor condition

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,022 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

beam deflectors fitted

exhaust box and tail heavely corroded

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner egde

offside rear brake disc heavely corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 105,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

beam deflectors fitted

exhaust box and tail heavely corroded

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner egde

offside rear brake disc heavely corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,838 miles

both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play/wear

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2008 95,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play/wear

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,805 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 71,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 59,371 miles

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

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

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

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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YP51 PKA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YP51 PKA, 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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YP51 PKA is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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