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V272 HCE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

279,024 mi
Last recorded279,024 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 HCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 279,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 246,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 224,911 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 224,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 200,452 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 183,567 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 183,567 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 162,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 162,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 143,925 miles

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

antiroll bar drop links slight play

top strut mounting lift both

Fail 4 May 2007 142,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

antiroll bar drop links slight play front

top strut mounting lift both

Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 120,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V272 HCE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V272 HCE, 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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V272 HCE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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