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V199 MBL

2000 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 MBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 144,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner sill to floor pan excessively corroded but not affecting braking or steering

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

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

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded and damaged outside perscribed areas

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 135,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded and damaged outside perscribed areas

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,267 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,737 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air cleaner housing loose

auxilarry belt perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r suspension damper outer cover deterioriated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2013 125,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air cleaner housing loose

auxilarry belt perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r suspension damper outer cover deterioriated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,900 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,900 miles

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,337 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,162 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,221 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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V199 MBL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V199 MBL, 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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V199 MBL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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