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V896 FCG

2000 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 FCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 160,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 160,767 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 145,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

rear diske and pads becoming worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,549 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

drivers sill becoming corroded

front chassis becoming corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 131,549 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes becoming corroded

drivers sill becoming corroded

front chassis becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,469 miles

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

drivers sill becoming corroded

front disks becoming worn

rear disks and pads becoming worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 115,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers sill becoming corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 105,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,436 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

smoke test not carried out due to exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,854 miles

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

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

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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V896 FCG is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V896 FCG, 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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V896 FCG is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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