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V229 KUG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 KUG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 141,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 125,461 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 125,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,115 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 115,108 miles

Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,340 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split. rearmost seats not fitted, tested associated seat belts best i could. sump shield loose. play in both front anti- roll bar link arms. nut loose on exhaust pipe near turbo.

o/s/r tyre not fitted correctly. play in both front strut top mounts. heavy play in o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split. rearmost seats not fitted, tested associated seat belts best i could. sump shield loose. play in both front anti- roll bar link arms. nut loose on exhaust pipe near turbo.

o/s/r tyre not fitted correctly. play in both front strut top mounts. heavy play in o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,735 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,646 miles

Battery insecure

advise general tyre wear

advise wear front and rear brake pads

Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,646 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise general tyre wear

advise wear front and rear brake pads

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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V229 KUG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V229 KUG, 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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V229 KUG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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