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V172 KHJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,770 mi
Last recorded163,770 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 163,770 miles

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

offside outer seal has slight damage

Fail 17 Apr 2013 163,770 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside outer seal has slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 157,175 miles

slight play in offside track rod inner connection

Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 136,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 129,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 122,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some play within nearside front drop link balljoint

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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V172 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V172 KHJ, 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 V172 KHJ registered?

V172 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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