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V461 FBP

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,998 mi
Last recorded157,998 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 FBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,998 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s door mirror glass cracked

slight imbalance to rear brakes

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 4mm 215/55r16 XL

Fail 28 Sep 2012 157,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing.screw in o/s/r tyre

o/s door mirror glass cracked

slight imbalance to rear brakes

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 4mm 215/55r16 XL

Pass 26 Sep 2011 149,161 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corrosion forming.

play in n/s/f top susspension mount.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 149,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corrosion forming.

play in n/s/f top susspension mount.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 144,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

strongly advise all rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

strongly advise both sides outer sills slightly damaged.

Fail 8 Aug 2010 144,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

strongly advise all rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

strongly advise both sides outer sills slightly damaged.

strongly advise both sides rear tyres becoming devoid on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,277 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 123,646 miles

air bag light on

fog light dim

o/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 110,616 miles

see alst advisory

Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from cat

Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,240 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING. FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.SLIGHT CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

TYRE SIZE 215/55/16H N/S/FRONT 3mm O/S/FRONT 3mm N/S/REAR 2mm O/S/REAR 4mm

Fail 21 Aug 2006 93,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING. SLIGHT CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

TYRE SIZE 215/55/16H N/S/FRONT 3mm O/S/FRONT 3mm N/S/REAR 2mm O/S/REAR 4mm

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,785 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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V461 FBP is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V461 FBP, 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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V461 FBP is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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