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V152 VUB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,148 mi
Last recorded158,148 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 VUB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

oil leak

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 156,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 156,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 152,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 146,644 miles

Battery is insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 146,483 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Battery is insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 130,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,766 miles

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

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)

o/s & n/s front a r b link dust covers perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 108,346 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,511 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 74,410 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 60,418 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 60,418 miles

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

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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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V152 VUB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 V152 VUB, 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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V152 VUB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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