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W129 XNV

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 XNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,288 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,292 miles

some corrosion to nearside front brakepipe

some wear in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to nearside front brakepipe

some wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,555 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

all suspension components corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

wipers could do with attention

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

all suspension components corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

wipers could do with attention

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,226 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,226 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,761 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust front mounting broken

fluid leak from switch offside of front subframe area

rear seats incorrectly fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust corroded

exhaust front mounting broken

fluid leak from switch offside of front subframe area

rear seats incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,324 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

start of corrosion to other underside areas

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,324 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

start of corrosion to other underside areas

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,830 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,830 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,597 miles

rear metal brake pipes along both wishbones corroded

some wear in nearside track rod end

Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear metal brake pipes along both wishbones corroded

some wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,831 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,509 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust silencer clamp missing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,745 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust front fixings corroded and thin

rear number-plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on stepped tread

nearside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

offside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on stepped tread

nearside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

offside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,839 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,839 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,935 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2005 28,935 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2005 28,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W129 XNV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W129 XNV, 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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W129 XNV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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