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V543 FVN

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,048 mi
Last recorded185,048 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 185,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 163,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 163,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre tread worn on outer edge.

N/S/R disc corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 149,219 miles

O/S & N/S front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

Rear of both outer sills corroded & only just acceptable.

Fail 20 May 2013 149,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Both rear tyre treads worn close to limit in places & only just acceptable, O/S/R borderline pass.

O/S & N/S front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

Rear of both outer sills corroded & only just acceptable.

Pass 23 May 2012 138,756 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 138,754 miles

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

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

Inner N/S/R tail light not working.

Spare flat.

Pass 26 May 2011 129,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 129,514 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 118,667 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 118,667 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 107,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 107,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R brake disc corroded & uneven braking only just acceptable.

Slight blow on centre exhaust repair & rear exhaust becoming weak.

Some play on O/S steering track rod end just acceptable.

Pass 19 May 2008 97,531 miles

O/S/F brake pipe becoming corroded.

O/S/R brake disc inner face becoming corroded.

Vert slight play in O/S steering track rod end.

Fail 19 May 2008 97,531 miles

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

O/S/F brake pipe becoming corroded.

O/S/R brake disc inner face becoming corroded.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vert slight play in O/S steering track rod end.

Pass 10 May 2007 89,223 miles

N/S/F tyre tread only just legal on edges in places .

Pass 19 May 2006 75,010 miles

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

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

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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V543 FVN 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 58.8%.

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 V543 FVN, 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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V543 FVN is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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