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V216 XDO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 XDO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,553 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 130,433 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 130,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,275 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 121,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,488 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 113,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,578 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,325 miles

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

rear number plate req att soon

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,039 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,533 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

dampness on both rear shock absorbers

front exhaust manifold slightly loose

heavy corrosion rear exhaust

rear exhaust clamp missing and centre bracket broken off recommend attentioin

rear registration plate poor

slight damage offside centre row seat belt webbing

Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,272 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy corrosion on exhaust system centre bracket broken off system and rear clamp missing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven cuts in side wall and deep cut in tyre tread

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage centre row offside seat belt webbing

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,272 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on exhaust system centre bracket broken off system and rear clamp missing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven cuts in side wall and deep cut in tyre tread

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage centre row offside seat belt webbing

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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V216 XDO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V216 XDO, 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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V216 XDO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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