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V246 LJN

2000 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,578 mi
Last recorded155,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 LJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 155,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 147,902 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 147,886 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 141,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,319 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 134,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,791 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,647 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavier on outer edges.

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end.

exhaust system slightly deteriorated & rear clamp missing.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 123,614 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing heavier on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end.

exhaust system slightly deteriorated & rear clamp missing.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,893 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 120,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,643 miles

High level brake light disconnected

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Unable to test centre seatbelt and as missing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,643 miles

High level brake light disconnected

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Unable to test centre seatbelt and as missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,316 miles

front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,427 miles

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,o/s handbrake slightly lazy,rear exhaust joint clamp missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 82,419 miles

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

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,o/s handbrake slightly lazy,rear exhaust joint clamp missing.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,278 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,532 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level b/ligh innop.r/n/plate fading,mid rear & additional rear seats not fitted at time of test,intermediate rear b/hoses part shrouded,ft undertray fitted,inner r/arches & load space covered.

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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V246 LJN is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V246 LJN, 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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V246 LJN is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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