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V225 HRO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,569 mi
Last recorded165,569 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 HRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 165,569 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on walls and tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on walls and in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and rusty centre and rear

n/s/f tyre perishing on side walls 195/65/15

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorber dust covers corroded and rusty

o/s/f outer sill holed and corroded not with in 30cm of any load bearing points

Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,209 miles

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

o/s/ outer sill holed and corroded not with in 30cm of any load bearing points or steering // brakes

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 195/65/15

Fail 17 Aug 2017 163,209 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c.a.t pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

o/s/ outer sill holed and corroded not with in 30cm of any load bearing points or steering // brakes

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 195/65/15

Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,234 miles

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

o/s otter sill corroded not with in 30 cm of any load bearing points

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 195/65/15

Fail 11 Aug 2016 160,234 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box broken off from centre pipe (7.1.1)

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of any load bearing points

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 195/65/15

Fail 23 Jul 2015 155,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o,s front door sill rested.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 155,278 miles

o,s front door sill rested.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 151,705 miles

corrosion to o/s/ outter sill

glow plug lamp flashing

rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,705 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/ outter sill

front brake pads getting low

glow plug lamp flashing

rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 145,856 miles

o,s door sill getting rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2012 141,381 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 141,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 133,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,833 miles

front no plate poor con.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 104,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate poor con.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,836 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake pads half worn.

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Several tyres, outer side walls in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,040 miles

Rear brake pads half worn.

Several tyres, outer side walls in poor condition.

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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V225 HRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V225 HRO, 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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V225 HRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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