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V263 FTT

2000 Ford Galaxy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,086 mi
Last recorded151,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 FTT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 151,082 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

corrosion around rear brake ferrules,brake back plates,front top shock mount cups,rear shock casings,rear coil springs..

n/s c.v.joint very dry..oil leaks..top expansion tank pipe beeing fouled....

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,599 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 139,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

squeal from p.a.s.belt area..wire loom hanging by wiper arm..longish brake peddal travel..

under bonnet vacume pipes fouling..slight engine oil leaks..rear brake back plates corroding..rear shock casings corroded..corrosion around front brake pipes..front flexi brake hoses perashing..

Pass 24 Jan 2008 131,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 131,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 118,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 101,139 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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V263 FTT is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V263 FTT, 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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V263 FTT is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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