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V173 JRD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,525 mi
Last recorded95,525 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JRD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,525 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 95,525 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,593 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

minor play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

minor play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,905 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,222 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

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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V173 JRD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V173 JRD, 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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V173 JRD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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