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V480 LHJ

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 118,227 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 118,227 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 114,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported By flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch corroded and cross member attached (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,003 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,003 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 105,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 105,245 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2012 100,682 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges o/s/f tyre 2mm/worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2012 100,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges o/s/f tyre 2mm/worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 88,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,562 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 84,004 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 84,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,364 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 73,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,491 miles

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Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 59,750 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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V480 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 V480 LHJ, 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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V480 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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