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W178 SMO

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,469 mi
Last recorded116,469 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 SMO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 113,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 107,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/view mirror has a crack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 99,967 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 91,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 91,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,564 miles

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2006 74,121 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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W178 SMO is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W178 SMO, 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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W178 SMO is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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