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YR51 WFL

2001 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,570 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 146,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened ball joint pin and nut worn away (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

oil on minimum mark on the dipstick

slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 136,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 116,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,059 miles

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

vehicle is capable of carrying 6 passengers only 2 rear passengers seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2011 106,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle is capable of carrying 6 passengers only 2 rear passengers seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,911 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,911 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 83,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,437 miles

Advise bearing noise from auxilary drive area,

Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,415 miles

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

Advise bearing noise from auxilary drive area,

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,662 miles

advise tracking due to tyres wearing low and starting to go bald on edges

front tyres only just legal on 1.6-2mm tread depth

Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,280 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 58,280 miles

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads visually look low

rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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YR51 WFL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Green 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 YR51 WFL, 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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YR51 WFL is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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