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V997 EWS

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 EWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,114 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 122,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,685 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.DAMAGE OS/R SEAT BELT.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-F ARMS-F STRUTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 99,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.DAMAGE OS/R SEAT BELT.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-F ARMS-F STRUTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 92,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.CORROSION R SUSPENSION AREA.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-F SUSPENSION.WHEELS DAMAGED.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.R ROLL BAR BUSHES POOR CONDITION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,555 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.WASH DELIVERY POOR.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,272 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

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

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

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF REAR NO PLATE

Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 75,376 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to fade †osr seat missing seat belt not tested

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,517 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 10 Feb 2006 67,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

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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V997 EWS is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V997 EWS, 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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V997 EWS is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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