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Ford Galaxy

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y238 OHCMOT history

Y238 OHC is a black diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2023
Mileage
148,194 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 OHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 OHC was last recorded at 148,194 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 8,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,289 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,905 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,194 miles
  • 2021 – 139,289 miles
  • 2019 – 128,008 miles
  • 2018 – 119,233 miles
  • 2017 – 110,611 miles
  • 2016 – 102,289 miles
  • 2015 – 93,872 miles
  • 2014 – 87,555 miles
  • 2013 – 84,423 miles
  • 2012 – 80,364 miles
  • 2011 – 73,276 miles
  • 2010 – 64,864 miles
  • 2009 – 58,403 miles
  • 2008 – 51,041 miles
  • 2007 – 45,389 miles
  • 2006 – 40,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,194 miles (+8,905)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,194 miles
    Test number
    935873949490
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,289 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,289 miles
    Test number
    606213254225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner body sill badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner body sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,289 miles (+11,281)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,289 miles
    Test number
    644886996745
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner body sill badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner body sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    521742005431
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll outer sills corroded

  5. Fail128,008 miles (+8,775)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    779360018142
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll outer sills corroded

  6. Pass119,233 miles (+8,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,233 miles
    Test number
    135730235496
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both suspension top mounts
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front ball joint

  7. Pass110,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    204440179122
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres distorted

  8. Fail110,609 miles (+8,320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    658157835781
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres distorted

  9. Pass102,289 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    713652625580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,872 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    219377385115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear inner side lamp not working.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear rubber coil spring cups worn causing noise from springs.

  11. Fail93,872 miles (+6,317)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    809367285169
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear inner side lamp not working.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear rubber coil spring cups worn causing noise from springs.

  12. Pass87,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    786538074158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,555 miles (+3,132)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    647086474198
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass84,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    235471293400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,423 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    295400293406
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOuter Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,364 miles (+7,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    259083992162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass73,276 miles (+77)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    916346491188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn

  18. Fail73,199 miles (+8,335)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    488632791149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn

  19. Pass64,864 miles (+6,461)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    484276760198
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre edges worn

  20. Pass58,403 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    231297969468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,041 miles (+5,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    204405468490
    • NoteBrake warning light staying on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner

  22. Pass45,389 miles (+5,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    130504267198
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner

  23. Pass40,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,250 miles
    Test number
    360824666166
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Questions about Y238 OHC

Does Y238 OHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 OHC expired on 22 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 OHC?
The MOT on Y238 OHC expired on 22 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 OHC done?
Y238 OHC was recorded at 148,194 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has Y238 OHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 OHC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 OHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 OHC find?
Y238 OHC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.

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