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W188 RAL

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,674 mi
Last recorded180,674 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 RAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 180,674 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2012 160,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 149,403 miles

four brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 149,403 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

four brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 145,878 miles

Centre rear seat missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2010 145,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre rear seat missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2008 135,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 126,449 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,823 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 107,808 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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W188 RAL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W188 RAL, 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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W188 RAL is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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