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V117 PER

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,410 mi
Last recorded150,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 PER
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,410 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

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

Exhaust deteriorating

N/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2014 150,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both wiper blades deteriorating

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

Exhaust deteriorating

N/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2012 142,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,402 miles

slight play to o/s A.R.Bar bush.

slight weap to o/s front cv boot.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 130,252 miles

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 130,252 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 121,788 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 112,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,655 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,705 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on rear box

rear flexi furrels corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2005 82,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre wearing heavey on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 82,623 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing heavey on inner edge

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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V117 PER is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 104,356 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 V117 PER, 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 26 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V117 PER is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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