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V228 HUR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,913 mi
Last recorded161,913 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 HUR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 161,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 153,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 131,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 121,391 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 121,391 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 114,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,448 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 108,099 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

MINOR EXHAUST LEAK AT FLEX.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,021 miles

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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V228 HUR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V228 HUR, 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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V228 HUR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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