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W173 UPU

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,844 miles

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

slight wear to rear discs

Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake lights just bright enough

slight split to both front swivel joint gaiters

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,312 miles

movement noted in o/side & n/side front top suspension mountings - within tolerence

o/side front indicator slight fading

o/side rear seat not fitted to floor - unable to check seat security or belt buckle condition / operation

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,591 miles

battery slight insecure

exhaust corroded @ rear

front top suspension mounts worn

n/side front shock absorber slight weak

n/side rear seat not fitted - unable to inspect

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,911 miles

front brake discs slight worn

front shock absorbers slight weak

rear number plate slight deteriorating

rear tyres slight worn on edges

sl;ight wear noted to front suspension top mounts

Pass 26 May 2007 42,664 miles

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2007 42,664 miles

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

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,881 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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W173 UPU is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W173 UPU, 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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W173 UPU is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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