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V749 LHK

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 LHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 139,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,339 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded front section

o/s/f headlamp leveler inop

outer sills corroded n/s and o/s

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 138,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,929 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs are deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,996 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 87,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to 2 of the seats -not allowing full inspection of seat belt

one of the normally fitted rear seats not currently fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,486 miles

child seat fitted to 2 of the seats -not allowing full inspection of seat belt

one of the normally fitted rear seats not currently fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,204 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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V749 LHK is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V749 LHK, 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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V749 LHK is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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