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V797 KYG

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,311 mi
Last recorded147,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 KYG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 147,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rubbing on cv joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

patch repairs covered in under seal

Pass 21 May 2018 139,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,589 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 31 May 2017 130,516 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,415 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear arch has corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front & rear outer sill corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front & rear outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,632 miles

BOTH AUXILLARY DRIVE BELTS BADLY PERISHED

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED

CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET HAS BEEN MODIFIED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTHS IS ON LEGAL WEAR MARKER ON INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND FLOOR PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES

Fail 27 Aug 2014 106,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BOTH AUXILLARY DRIVE BELTS BADLY PERISHED

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED

CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET HAS BEEN MODIFIED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTHS IS ON LEGAL WEAR MARKER ON INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND FLOOR PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,624 miles

slight play in top strut mounts

slight rust to chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,610 miles

only one rear seat fitted at time of test (nearside rear)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only one rear seat fitted at time of test (nearside rear)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,428 miles

rear seats missing

rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 78,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 74,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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V797 KYG is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V797 KYG, 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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V797 KYG is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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