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V166 HGE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 HGE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,518 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 85,306 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2011 82,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,708 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 60,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,235 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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V166 HGE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V166 HGE, 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 V166 HGE registered?

V166 HGE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V166 HGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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