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V189 BFC

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 BFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,650 miles

N/S STEERING RACK BOOT SPLITTING.

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR OF CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,650 miles

N/S STEERING RACK BOOT SPLITTING.

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

REAR OF CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 112,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 108,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 108,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 105,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 100,890 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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V189 BFC is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V189 BFC, 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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What year was V189 BFC registered?

V189 BFC is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V189 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 BFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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