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V741 EBJ

2000 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,660 mi
Last recorded11,660 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,660 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake pipes starting to rust

hand brake will soon need attensoin and rear brakes

off side front anti roll bar link slightly worn and has gaiter split

off side front tyre has small cuts in tread and void of tread on inner edges

rear pads getting low

sills starting to rust near side inner sill holed not with in 30 cm

Fail 29 Mar 2016 11,660 miles

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)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake pipes starting to rust

hand brake will soon need attensoin and rear brakes

off side front anti roll bar link slightly worn and has gaiter split

off side front tyre has small cuts in tread and void of tread on inner edges

rear pads getting low

sills starting to rust near side inner sill holed not with in 30 cm

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rears

cut in offside front tyre

damaged hole on front of inner sill not within 30cm of suspension, brake or seatbelt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,354 miles

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

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

offside screen washer partially blocked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside screen washer partially blocked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,554 miles

1/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded 2/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn 3/ front tyres wearing on edges 4/ center and rear exhaust silencers becoming corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,508 miles

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

1/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded 2/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn 3/ front tyres wearing on edges 4/ center and rear exhaust silencers becoming corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,387 miles

1/ rear exhaust silener becoming corroded 2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,512 miles

1. both front tyres at legal limits, worn on edges. 2. slight exhaust blow on front section. 3. centre and rear exhaust silencers becoming corroded. 4. n/s and o/s rear and both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 75,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

1. both front tyres at legal limits, worn on edges. 2. slight exhaust blow on front section. 3. centre and rear exhaust silencers becoming corroded. 4. n/s and o/s rear and both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,767 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,033 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 62,944 miles

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

exhaust rear section very corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,256 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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V741 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol 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 V741 EBJ, 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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V741 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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