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V291 EHW

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

138,938 mi
Last recorded138,938 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 EHW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 138,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underside rusted

Pass 14 May 2019 135,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 134,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 133,856 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)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,677 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 132,677 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill & outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 116,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,876 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,025 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

scratches to windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

scratches to windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2013 91,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,611 miles

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

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

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

Slight scuffing on front windscreen.

Fail 9 May 2011 77,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

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

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

Slight scuffing on front windscreen.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,570 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres worn close to limit.

Both front windscreen wipers worn out.

Corrosion off side rear door step not yet excessive.

Front brake discs worn with rusty lip around outer edges.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Slight damage to front exhaust pipe and rear box rusty.

Slight damage to near side rear seat belt webbing.

Slight scuffing on front windscreen.

Spare tyre worn low on tread and flat.

front brake pads look worn thin .

Fail 24 Nov 2009 72,570 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres worn close to limit.

Both front windscreen wipers worn out.

Corrosion off side rear door step not yet excessive.

Front brake discs worn with rusty lip around outer edges.

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

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Slight damage to front exhaust pipe and rear box rusty.

Slight damage to near side rear seat belt webbing.

Slight scuffing on front windscreen.

Spare tyre worn low on tread and flat.

front brake pads look worn thin .

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,223 miles

Exhaust mount broken and exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes rusty.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Spare tyre bald and flat.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,223 miles

Exhaust mount broken and exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes rusty.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Spare tyre bald and flat.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,230 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,875 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 47,875 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight play both front top suspension mountings

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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V291 EHW is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V291 EHW, 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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V291 EHW is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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