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V176 FBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,902 mi
Last recorded216,902 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 FBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 216,902 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and chassis out riggers/box sections (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 216,864 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bolt snapped (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and chassis out riggers/box sections (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 201,694 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Nov 2014 201,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Nov 2013 183,673 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 183,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 170,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 169,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 155,796 miles

chip in screen

offside and nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes rusty - suggest repalced soon

rear tyres worn inner treads and have age cracks

Pass 24 Nov 2010 141,444 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2009 125,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 124,996 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 110,800 miles

front exhaust cat pipe corroded and b lowing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 81,087 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut in the nsf tyre wall

Fail 27 May 2006 81,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

small cut in the nsf tyre wall

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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V176 FBV 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 64.7%.

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 V176 FBV, 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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V176 FBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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