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V283 HDL

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 HDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,719 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer corroded

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

some noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer corroded

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

some noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,689 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,113 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre low inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,069 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre low inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 62,335 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres low on edge

Pass 15 May 2008 55,519 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 48,682 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 17 May 2007 48,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,117 miles

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

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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V283 HDL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V283 HDL, 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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V283 HDL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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