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V266 LGH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 LGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 146,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,361 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2020 139,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,277 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 123,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,634 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,734 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr sill (2.4.A.3)

engine noise

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,621 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 119,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 118,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,124 miles

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

offside sill corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,047 miles

nsf wiper smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2012 116,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsf wiper smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 114,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre scrubbed on sidewalls

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2009 112,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 109,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,546 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 104,503 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres incorrect size and load rating

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,589 miles

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

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

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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V266 LGH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V266 LGH, 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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V266 LGH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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