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L4 GXY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,325 mi
Last recorded153,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 GXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 153,325 miles

exhaust centre section front joint blowing.

exhaust front pupe support bracket broken away from exhaust.

high level stop light not operating.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side steering track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

o/side front upper suspension link bar ball joint has free play & dust cover split.

o/side front windscreen washer jet.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 153,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre section front joint blowing.

exhaust front pupe support bracket broken away from exhaust.

high level stop light not operating.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side steering track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

o/side front upper suspension link bar ball joint has free play & dust cover split.

o/side front windscreen washer jet.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 146,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

centre & rear sections of exhaust poor condition.

high level stop light not operating.

o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

o/side screen washer not operating.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 146,436 miles

centre & rear sections of exhaust poor condition.

high level stop light not operating.

o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

o/side screen washer not operating.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 139,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 139,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,065 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded.

front o/side antiroll bar upper link bar joint dust cover split.

high level light not working.

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

n/side & o/side rear indicators fading to white.

o/side front indicator fading to white.

o/side front screen washer poor.

rear inner brake pads low.

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 124,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 109,017 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 99,661 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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L4 GXY 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 58.3%.

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 L4 GXY, 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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L4 GXY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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