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V139 GFB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 GFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 165,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside outer sill starting to corrode.

slight play in nearside front wishbone rear bush.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 153,476 miles

Oil leak

NS sill damaged

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF outer sill starting to corrode

OSR & NSR metal brake pipes corroding

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 147,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 147,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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 Dec 2010 139,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 106,095 miles

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

excess noise from engine

Fail 8 Apr 2009 106,091 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

excess noise from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,075 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 67,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,074 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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V139 GFB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V139 GFB, 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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V139 GFB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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