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W358 VBH

2000 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,233 mi
Last recorded178,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 VBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 178,233 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 178,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 173,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 166,079 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Intermitant fault - number plate lights flicker wjen tailegate raised / lowered indicating possible wiring / connection fault

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

O/S Rear Tyre begining to show signs of perishing

Rear / Rear O/S Seat not fitted at time of test

o/s rear brake disc scored and lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2010 151,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

note n/s/f drop link dust cover split

Fail 26 Jan 2009 144,957 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 144,957 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 144,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2007 132,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,932 miles

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

front wipers split

n/s & o/s rear indicators loosing colour, just meets criteria

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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W358 VBH is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 W358 VBH, 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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W358 VBH is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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