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V981 LHJ

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint to CAT (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint to CAT (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,501 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front outer sills corroding

offside rear shock damp

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,315 miles

advise unable to carry out emissions test exhaust broken

Fail 14 Jan 2016

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

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

advise unable to carry out emissions test exhaust broken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 93,324 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,231 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,601 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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V981 LHJ 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 V981 LHJ, 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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V981 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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