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V238 RBP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,120 mi
Last recorded166,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 RBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 166,120 miles

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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

surface corrosion under car and on outer sill

Pass 18 Jul 2014 157,194 miles

n/s/f suspension top mount worn

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s outer sill rusted through

o/s/f chassis and underbody heavily corroded

panel damage

rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators faded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 157,190 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f suspension top mount worn

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s outer sill rusted through

o/s/f chassis and underbody heavily corroded

panel damage

rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 151,327 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust badly corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded and damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,895 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed.

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

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

battery insecure.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 144,865 miles

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

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

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

Both front chassis rails corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed.

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

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

battery insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,623 miles

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

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

offside front sill corroded, exhaust fouling rear subframe, exhaust mount broken, airbag lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,093 miles

airbag lamp on corrosion offside front sill not within prescribed area slight corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 132,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 132,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,871 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 101,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 78,548 miles

o/s/front tyre warn on inner edge

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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V238 RBP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V238 RBP, 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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V238 RBP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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