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2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 NLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS PLAY

O/S/F REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTIG CORROSION

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,330 miles

both front coil springs rusting

both rear bake discs rusting

both rear coil springs rusting

both rear suspension mounting areas rusting

both rear tyres poor

off side front chassis leg rusting

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,330 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs rusting

both rear bake discs rusting

both rear coil springs rusting

both rear suspension mounting areas rusting

both rear tyres poor

off side front chassis leg rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,061 miles

both front chassis rails rusting

both front coil springs rusting

both rear coil springs rusting

both rear suspension mounting areas rusting

both rear tyres cracking

rust on both rear brake discs /pads 60% left

Fail 6 Dec 2018 90,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front chassis rails rusting

both front coil springs rusting

both rear coil springs rusting

both rear suspension mounting areas rusting

both rear tyres cracking

rust on both rear brake discs /pads 60% left

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,473 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

both front chassis rails rusting

both rear suspension mounting rusting

small rust on both front coil spring

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 tyres cracking

both front chassis rails rusting

both rear suspension mounting rusting

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

exhaust joint on cat joint poor very rusty

fog light warming light on dash on when lights used

small rust on both front coil spring

wiring going to tail gate damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,383 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,162 miles

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

Rear crash bar excessively corroded.

Slight corrosion to majority of rear suspension.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint.

Undertray fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,162 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear crash bar excessively corroded.

Centre stop lamp not working.

Fog lamp tell-tale lamp flashing or always on.

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

Slight corrosion to majority of rear suspension.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint.

Undertray fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,152 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow from exhaust downpipe

slight play in nearside front upper suspension strut

Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow from exhaust downpipe

slight play in nearside front upper suspension strut

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sills slight corrosion

exhaust down pipe has minor blow

exhaust system in general poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sills slight corrosion

exhaust down pipe has minor blow

exhaust system in general poor condition

unable to check headlamp alignment at time of test

unable to test front wipers at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,047 miles

FRONT-CENTER-REAR-EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Fail 12 Jul 2012 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT-CENTER-REAR-EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,660 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 55,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,595 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside/offside front tyres wearing at1;6 MM /slight play in top shocker mount /rear exhaust corroded /exhaust clamp broke

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,972 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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W179 NLK is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W179 NLK, 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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W179 NLK is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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