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V154 GLE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 GLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

offside wiper blade split

play in front suspension top mounts

rear brake pads look alittle low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

offside wiper blade split

play in front suspension top mounts

rear brake pads look alittle low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,710 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 20 Aug 2010 64,700 miles

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

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

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,272 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,261 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,151 miles

Free play in both front top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seats removed

Fail 21 Aug 2008 56,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Free play in both front top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seats removed

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,092 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,996 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 44,995 miles

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

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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V154 GLE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V154 GLE, 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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V154 GLE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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