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V124 ESG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,361 mi
Last recorded183,361 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 ESG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 183,361 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 183,361 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 150,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 119,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 1 Apr 2011 119,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2010 112,170 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 107,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 107,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,174 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 102,174 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,816 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,756 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,917 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)

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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V124 ESG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V124 ESG, 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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V124 ESG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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