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V855 FWF

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,627 mi
Last recorded164,627 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 FWF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,627 miles

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

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

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2012 164,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 157,447 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on dash

fan belt cracking

front discs excessively pitted

oil leak from engine area

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slioght play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 28 Sep 2011 157,447 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

oil leak from engine area

airbag light on dash

fan belt cracking

front discs excessively pitted

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slioght play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Aug 2010 154,975 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 154,975 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust rear clamp corroded badly

front brakes high inbalance

n/s/r indicator bulb shows white light

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,187 miles

Both front brake discs coroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner cv boot split.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 146,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 146,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 140,189 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 140,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 107,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 107,681 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 107,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V855 FWF is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V855 FWF, 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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V855 FWF is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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