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V98 MGM

2000 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,970 mi
Last recorded172,970 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 MGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 172,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 171,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 169,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 166,390 miles

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 8 Mar 2023 166,390 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 10 Mar 2022 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,827 miles

front tyres perishing slightly

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2020 158,884 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 158,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,646 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 151,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 148,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,909 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 144,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,430 miles

front inner brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2015 140,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

front inner brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,049 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres 2-3mm

centre exhaust box corroded

corrosion starting nearside front outriggar

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres 2-3mm

centre exhaust box corroded

corrosion starting nearside front outriggar

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,738 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

rear number plate laminate peeling

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

rear number plate laminate peeling

Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,247 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres on ligal limit

front wiper blades not clearing screen very well

play in offside front droplink

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2006 71,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres on ligal limit

front wiper blades not clearing screen very well

play in offside front droplink

rear brake discs worn

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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V98 MGM is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V98 MGM, 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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V98 MGM is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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