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H8 GLM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,563 mi
Last recorded129,563 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 129,563 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 129,563 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both outer sills damaged

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 21 Jan 2012 122,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 122,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 113,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light

Fail 26 Jan 2011 113,732 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stop light

o/s/f c disc scored

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 107,224 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 97,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,112 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside inner tail light off.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

offside inner tail light off.

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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H8 GLM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H8 GLM, 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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H8 GLM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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