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W146 YBV

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 YBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 130,296 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 130,296 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,482 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre bracket and both box outer layers deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 122,482 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre bracket and both box outer layers deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 116,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust centre and rear boxes/hanger slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre and rear boxes/hanger slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2012 109,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2011 102,609 miles

Both front lower sills damaged.

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Front brake pads slightly low level.

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

Offside steering has slight freeplay.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blades split at ends.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 102,609 miles

Both front lower sills damaged.

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Front brake pads slightly low level.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside steering has slight freeplay.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,419 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 84,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,369 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 74,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad noise

rear pads wearing thin / both front top mounts some wear

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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W146 YBV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W146 YBV, 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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W146 YBV is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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