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V345 GWE

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,440 mi
Last recorded168,440 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 GWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 168,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 157,429 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Both Edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power Steering Noisy In Operation?

Fail 4 Feb 2013 157,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Both Edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power Steering Noisy In Operation?

Pass 21 Jan 2012 138,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abnormal wear to n/s/r tyre /worn on outer edge.

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre /wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges ,strong advise.

rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 117,962 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges ,strong advise.

pas pump noisey

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,041 miles

most amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured dampness power steering resevoir brake pipes corroding front wishbone mounting bushes perishing / show slight play

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split lift in both front struts when raised front brake flex hoses slight cracking

sill flandge bent rear brake discs slight scoring wear and corrosion rear seats removed park brake cables corroding movement in front bumper slight tightness steering at idle marks in most seatbelt webbing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 98,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

most amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured dampness power steering resevoir brake pipes corroding front wishbone mounting bushes perishing / show slight play

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split lift in both front struts when raised front brake flex hoses slight cracking

sill flandge bent rear brake discs slight scoring wear and corrosion rear seats removed park brake cables corroding movement in front bumper slight tightness steering at idle marks in most seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,052 miles

lift in front suspension legs when raised on jack. front brake flex hoses slight cracking. ball joint gaitor split. offside rear tyre edges wearing tyre nailed.

offside front anti rol link joint rubber gaitor split. plastic under engine bay covers fitted. both front lower wishbone mounting bushes perishing show slight play

rear seats removed. movement front bumper. rear wiper blade split. noise from power steering belt in full lock. front brake discs worn.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 93,052 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lift in front suspension legs when raised on jack. front brake flex hoses slight cracking. ball joint gaitor split. offside rear tyre edges wearing tyre nailed.

offside front anti rol link joint rubber gaitor split. plastic under engine bay covers fitted. both front lower wishbone mounting bushes perishing show slight play

rear seats removed. movement front bumper. rear wiper blade split. noise from power steering belt in full lock. front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,897 miles

rear seats removed. under engine bay plastic covers fitted. brake pipes corroding. exhaust corroding. offside sill flange bent

slight play in offside rack knuckle both front and offside rear tyre edges wearing. corrosion offside rear brake discs.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 86,897 miles

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

rear seats removed. under engine bay plastic covers fitted. brake pipes corroding. exhaust corroding. offside sill flange bent

slight play in offside rack knuckle both front and offside rear tyre edges wearing. corrosion offside rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,734 miles

lift in front upper suspension leg top mountings when jacked up. nearside rear amber indicator bulb fading. outer sill flanges bent

main brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased. slight play in offside front anti roll bar link joints. under engine bay plastic covers fitted.

slight corrsion rear brake discs. slight fluctuation from front brakes. brake pedal show a longish travel

Fail 5 Feb 2007 78,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lift in offside and nearside front upper suspension leg top mountings when jacked up. nearside rear indicator amber bulb fading. outer sill flanges bent

main brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased. slight play in offside front antiroll bar link joint. under engine bay plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,120 miles

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

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

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

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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V345 GWE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V345 GWE, 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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V345 GWE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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