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V273 EAD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 EAD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 153,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 147,768 miles

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some corrosion forming underside and sills

suspension componentrs corroding

underside structure corroding and repaired on and near prescribed areas

warning lamps on dash fault

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 142,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 141,478 miles

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

metal pipes rusted includes brake pipes

nearside front sill damaged and corroded not considered excessive

underside rusted and weak on and near prescibed areas not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

metal pipes rusted includes brake pipes

nearside front sill damaged and corroded not considered excessive

underside rusted and weak on and near prescibed areas not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack/arms

underside has corrosion forming on components and body prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jun 2010 140,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack/arms

underside has corrosion forming on components and body prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2009 137,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 129,812 miles

both front lower sill lips damaged

n/s headlamp dip pattern poor

tested in wet

Fail 10 Jan 2008 129,812 miles

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

both front lower sill lips damaged

n/s headlamp dip pattern poor

tested in wet

Pass 7 Nov 2007 129,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise wipers slow ,only tested with 4 seats fitted both rear & centre missing

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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V273 EAD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V273 EAD, 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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V273 EAD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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