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W171 RMJ

2000 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,517 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,481 miles

exhaust very rusty and front section damaged and blowing

possible oil leak from gearbox area

r/o/s tyre low on tread ,perished, badly worn and nail in tread.

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s hub cap missing r/o/s hub cap lose and damaged r/n/s hub cap also lose

front pads low and discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,454 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s hub cap missing r/o/s hub cap lose and damaged r/n/s hub cap also lose

front pads low and discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,781 miles

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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W171 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W171 RMJ, 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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What year was W171 RMJ registered?

W171 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 August 2000.

Is W171 RMJ safe to buy?

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