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W126 VBH

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,635 mi
Last recorded132,635 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 VBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 132,635 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,410 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 124,410 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,059 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine oil low

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Fail 15 Jan 2016 120,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine oil low

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,456 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)

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

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

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

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

oil low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,670 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,941 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

off side rear seat missing at time of test

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

under tray fitted

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

off side rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,935 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,187 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 79,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,293 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,631 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear pads wearing unevenly

rear no plate starting to seperate

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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W126 VBH is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W126 VBH, 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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W126 VBH is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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