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V161 LGH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,434 mi
Last recorded106,434 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 LGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,434 miles

n/s/f lamp lense damaged

n/s/f tyre worn and nail in tread

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 99,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,112 miles

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 84,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,617 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,981 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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V161 LGH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V161 LGH, 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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What year was V161 LGH registered?

V161 LGH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V161 LGH safe to buy?

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