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V686 DTF

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,861 mi
Last recorded155,861 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 DTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 155,861 miles

15% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

bracket broken on exhaust

brake fluid looks dirty ??

engine rattling when oil light stayed on ??

exhaust hitting rear subframe

mid section of exhaust corroded

rear and main brake pipes covered in protective coating

stone chip front screen

Fail 12 Jul 2013 155,730 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

15% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

bracket broken on exhaust

brake fluid looks dirty ??

engine rattling when oil light stayed on ??

exhaust hitting rear subframe

mid section of exhaust corroded

rear and main brake pipes covered in protective coating

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

stone chip front screen

Pass 6 Jul 2012 143,755 miles

front brake pads look low ??

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

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing

exhaust hitting back axle

exhaust mounting bracket broken off

main and rear brake pipes coated in grease

noise from steering when doing lock to lock ??

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2012 143,755 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing

exhaust hitting back axle

exhaust mounting bracket broken off

front brake pads look low ??

main and rear brake pipes coated in grease

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,750 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 130,750 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,422 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 88,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,515 miles

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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V686 DTF is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V686 DTF, 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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V686 DTF is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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