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V254 LAR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,773 mi
Last recorded165,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 LAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 165,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 155,352 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 155,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 149,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 143,138 miles

both front tyres close to limit.....

both front tyres getting close to limit .....

exhaust leak , cat to centre join.....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

Pass 3 Jul 2009 135,335 miles

cat to centre section exhaust join leaking...

light under body corrosion....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding....

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 14 Jul 2008 129,353 miles

Emmissions test struggled to pass. Advise "catylitic converter" worn.

Play in front suspension anti-roll bar drop links.

Whole exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 129,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emmissions test struggled to pass. Advise "catylitic converter" worn.

Play in front suspension anti-roll bar drop links.

Whole exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 124,013 miles

exhaust corroding...

n/s/f outer brake pad low & discs worn....

n/s/r indicator fading , advise replacement bulb...

rear brake discs corroding....

rear brake pipes corroding...

Fail 19 Jul 2007 124,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroding...

n/s/f outer brake pad low & discs worn....

n/s/r indicator fading , advise replacement bulb...

rear brake discs corroding....

rear brake pipes corroding...

Pass 21 Jul 2006 115,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 115,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s/r seats , belts not fully tested.

n/s/r indicator colour faded.

rear / rear seats missing.

rear silencer corroded.

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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V254 LAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V254 LAR, 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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V254 LAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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