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V251 GCK

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,149 mi
Last recorded115,149 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 GCK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,149 miles

large quantity of mud under vehicle hard to inspect on test

oil misting around o/s/r brake caliper but rbt readings ok

one n/s/r side light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2014 115,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large quantity of mud under vehicle hard to inspect on test

oil misting around o/s/r brake caliper but rbt readings ok

one n/s/r side light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,795 miles

clamp broken on exhaust

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,789 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clamp broken on exhaust

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 98,662 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar dust covers split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 91,455 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 85,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,932 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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V251 GCK is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V251 GCK, 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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V251 GCK is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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