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V196 HFL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 HFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,045 miles

advise centre exhaust box

advise engine service

advise slight leak nearside rear shock

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,768 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

gear selecter lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,127 miles

2 nails in r/n/s tyre

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

exhaust very rusty

n/s track rod end worn

r/n/s shock weeping

rear brake lamp bulbs appear wrongly fitted

window tint may be illegal ?

wipers poor

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,792 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhast very rusty and center bracket brokern

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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V196 HFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V196 HFL, 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 V196 HFL registered?

V196 HFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V196 HFL safe to buy?

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