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V102 HCW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 HCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 143,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly - offside pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly - offside pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 132,255 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 122,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 122,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,009 miles

Oil leak

brakepipes painted black

under body freshly painted black

Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,898 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 92,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 76,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,222 miles

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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V102 HCW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V102 HCW, 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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V102 HCW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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