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V897 PEV

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 PEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 173,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seat belt need help to retract

Fail 8 Mar 2018 172,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seat belt need help to retract

Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,843 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 162,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 160,648 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 160,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 156,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 150,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 145,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 135,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 129,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,409 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 121,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,819 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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V897 PEV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V897 PEV, 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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V897 PEV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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