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J18 KAR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,584 mi
Last recorded204,584 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 204,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 204,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

middle support bracket broken

near side rear bottom coil on spring broken

steering wheel covered in tape

Pass 8 Nov 2011 200,096 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 200,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 186,905 miles

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

n/s inner cv gaitor split

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 167,000 miles

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

O/S/F fog light loose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 151,446 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 134,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,225 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,225 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 101,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

spare tyre low, worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2005 101,070 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

spare tyre low, worn on inner and outer edges

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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J18 KAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J18 KAR, 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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J18 KAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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