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V447 LCY

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 LCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,630 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2014 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning light on

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,651 miles

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

both front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

both rear subframe bushes peeling

heavy corrosion exhaust system

heavy corrosion o/s/f chassis box

one bulb out n/s/r side light

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

both rear subframe bushes peeling

heavy corrosion exhaust system

heavy corrosion o/s/f chassis box

one bulb out n/s/r side light

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,406 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 88,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,199 miles

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

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

rear discs pitting

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V447 LCY is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V447 LCY, 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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V447 LCY is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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