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V893 MBL

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,617 mi
Last recorded149,617 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 MBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 149,617 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

osr seatbelt stalk damaged but working

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,496 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 136,492 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 121,307 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 121,307 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,432 miles

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

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

rear silencer starting to corrode + clamp missing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 114,304 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V893 MBL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V893 MBL, 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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V893 MBL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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