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V108 FRJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,661 mi
Last recorded86,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 86,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

BRAEK LIGHT TOP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,572 miles

battery insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,047 miles

n/s rear tyre has cut in it

Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

hand brake return spring broken

n/s and o/s front chassis has corrision

n/s front top suspension bush has play

o/s front tyre wear on inside

slight corrision on rear chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,638 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules corrision

rear and middle exhausts very corrision

rear damper starting to leak

rear discs pitted on in side

Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules corrision

rear and middle exhausts very corrision

rear damper starting to leak

rear discs pitted on in side

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,420 miles

corrision n/s and o/s front floor pan

middle exhaust very corrision

n/s front top suspension bush has play

rear exhaust very corrision

Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrision n/s and o/s front floor pan

middle exhaust very corrision

n/s front top suspension bush has play

rear exhaust very corrision

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,855 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 57,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,640 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 51,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,003 miles

o/s rear tyre at 1.6mm / †rear exhaust box very corrision †n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs have play

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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V108 FRJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V108 FRJ, 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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V108 FRJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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