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W172 RRA

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,248 mi
Last recorded186,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 RRA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 186,248 miles

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

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

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

discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 173,326 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 173,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2015 164,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,302 miles

rear tyres worn outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2013 146,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front chassis corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 107,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 107,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,173 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 80,172 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 65,773 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 65,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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W172 RRA is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W172 RRA, 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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W172 RRA is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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