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W356 XKE

2000 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,018 mi
Last recorded172,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 XKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 172,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 153,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 153,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 153,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear shockabsober casing deteriated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear shockabsober casing deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2013 145,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4-6-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R16 3-6-3 mm

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

Offside front tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4-6-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R16 3-6-3 mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 138,180 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre Hankook 215/65R15 6-8-6 mm

Nearside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R15 3-6-3 mm

Offside front tyre Hankook 215/65R15 6-8-6 mm

Offside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R15 3-6-4 mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 130,120 miles

Child seat fitted to offside row 2 seat.Not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside front tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4-7-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-7 mm

Offside front tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4-7-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-7 mm

Pass 30 Oct 2010 121,861 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 113,131 miles

Engine covers fitted visibility restricted.

Nearside front tyre Roadstone 215/55R16 2-4-2 mm

Nearside rear tyre Event 215/55R16 3-5-2 mm

Offside front tyre Event 215/55R16 2-4-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Event 215/55R16 4-6-4 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 99,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 87,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,756 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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W356 XKE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W356 XKE, 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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W356 XKE is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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