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V478 AFE

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 AFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 148,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 140,662 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 130,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 130,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 124,856 miles

rear seats removed seatbelts not tested

Fail 1 Sep 2012 124,856 miles

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

rear seats removed seatbelts not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,041 miles

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 3 Sep 2010 112,229 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 Aug 2010 112,228 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 77,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,102 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V478 AFE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V478 AFE, 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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V478 AFE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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