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V169 GEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 GEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,802 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 154,802 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 145,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 142,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 142,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 142,338 miles

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

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

exhaust badly corroded

vehicle has advance corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,513 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear, off side rear tyre under inflated

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side rear inner lamp lense cracked

Rear metal brake lines corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Fail 8 Jan 2013 138,401 miles

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

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear, off side rear tyre under inflated

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side rear inner lamp lense cracked

Rear metal brake lines corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2012 129,752 miles

Air bag light on

All brake discs slightly worn, all pads half worn

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both front indicator bulbs starting to discolor

Center and rear exhaust boxs corroded

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes cracking

Near side outer sill dented

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,046 miles

Air bag light on

All brake discs slightly worn, rear pads 75% worn

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Lower arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 120,046 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag light on

All brake discs slightly worn, rear pads 75% worn

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Lower arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 109,495 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear metal brake pipes corrodeing

Center and rear exhaust boxes corrodeing

Exhaust down pipe flexy section in poor condition

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application

Near side outer sill dented

Off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Slight play in near side front top suspention mount

Fail 1 Feb 2010 109,495 miles

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

Slight play in near side front top suspention mount

Air bag light on

Both rear metal brake pipes corrodeing

Center and rear exhaust boxes corrodeing

Exhaust down pipe flexy section in poor condition

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application

Near side outer sill dented

Off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,506 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres have slight inner & outer edge ware

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust down pipe and rear box in poor condition

Front brake pads half worn

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front lower sill dented

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in off side front rack side arm, near excess

Rear pads half worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 96,506 miles

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

Air bag light on

Both front tyres have slight inner & outer edge ware

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust down pipe and rear box in poor condition

Front brake pads half worn

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front lower sill dented

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in off side front rack side arm, near excess

Rear pads half worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 89,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2008 89,382 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,989 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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V169 GEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V169 GEV, 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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V169 GEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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