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V56 FVU

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 FVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended BUCKLE (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body has an unsafe modification sill corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror glass damaged

brake discs pitted

corrosion on outer sills and chassis rails down car

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing low

slight play in top strut mounts

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,597 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front Top shocker mount slight lift

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

O/s rear shocker slightly damp

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,383 miles

Damage to o/s mirror glass.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,741 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Damage to o/s mirror glass.

Play in n/s track rod end.

Play in o/s front top shocker mounting.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,480 miles

Play in n/s track rod end.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,115 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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V56 FVU is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V56 FVU, 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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V56 FVU is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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