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V228 JCV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 JCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,776 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 108,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,389 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 JCV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCV, 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 V228 JCV registered?

V228 JCV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V228 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V228 JCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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