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V501 PCX

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 PCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 160,349 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 155,744 miles

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

O/S wiper assy worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,720 miles

Advise O/S Sill corroded!

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/R Caliper binding

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 148,720 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Advise O/S Sill corroded!

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

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

O/S/R Caliper binding

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,575 miles

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

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

N/S/F Strut top advise (Play)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 137,575 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/F Strut top advise (Play)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,252 miles

Front discs corroded

N/S/F Top mount (PLAY)

Oil leak!

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 116,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 98,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,656 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,560 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,560 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V501 PCX is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V501 PCX, 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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V501 PCX is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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