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A13 VAS

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VAS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 109,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads worn

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 19 Apr 2015 104,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,510 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,609 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 77,244 miles

both front indicators loosing colour

exhaust heavily corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge/close to limit

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,117 miles

front inner pads look low & discs are lipped

indicators loosing colour

rear of exhaust heavily corroded may need replacing soon

Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front inner pads look low & discs are lipped

indicators loosing colour

rear of exhaust heavily corroded may need replacing soon

Pass 14 May 2009 65,567 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,235 miles

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

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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A13 VAS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 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 A13 VAS, 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 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 VAS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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