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V168 EEO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,029 mi
Last recorded169,029 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 EEO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 169,029 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s & o/s sill distorted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 169,029 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s & o/s sill distorted

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 158,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 148,648 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)

Fail 23 May 2015 148,220 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2014 129,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,879 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 105,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 89,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008
Fail 16 Jul 2008

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,243 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 52,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V168 EEO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V168 EEO, 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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V168 EEO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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