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V253 ECH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,420 mi
Last recorded116,420 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 ECH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,420 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,420 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,696 miles

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

nearside rear lamp cracked not showing white light

offside front upper suspension bearing assembly rough in its operation

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel has a slight drag

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear wheel has a slight drag

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 87,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 87,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,214 miles

1 out of 5 high level brake light brake light bulbs inop

battery not fully secure

boarderline brake bind to n/s/r wheel

both front tyres on 3mm

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

half a litre of oil added for mot emissions

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rattling for belt area

rear tyres stepping in the tred

rear wiper split

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

tyres worn unevenly

under body corroded

under tray fitted

various suspension bushes flexing under load and perished

wheel trims damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,214 miles

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

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

1 out of 5 high level brake light brake light bulbs inop

battery not fully secure

boarderline brake bind to n/s/r wheel

both front tyres on 3mm

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

half a litre of oil added for mot emissions

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rattling for belt area

rear tyres stepping in the tred

rear wiper split

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

tyres worn unevenly

under body corroded

under tray fitted

various suspension bushes flexing under load and perished

wheel trims damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,756 miles

various steering and suspension components corroded. engine undertray fitted.

wipers juddering and slightly smearing. exhaust system heavily corroded. both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriated. both front lower arm bushes starting to unbond and deteriated. brake pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

various steering and suspension components corroded. engine undertray fitted.

wipers juddering and slightly smearing. exhaust system heavily corroded. both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriated. both front lower arm bushes starting to unbond and deteriated. brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,800 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 51,097 miles

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

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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V253 ECH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V253 ECH, 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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V253 ECH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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