CarVerify

Free Car Check

V274 KAF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 KAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 143,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 137,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 137,889 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,832 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre hand brake cable correded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 125,145 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 125,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,114 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 113,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 88,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,238 miles

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V274 KAF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V274 KAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V274 KAF?

You can check the full history of V274 KAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V274 KAF registered?

V274 KAF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V274 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 KAF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V274 KAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V274 KAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.