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V275 GFJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,885 mi
Last recorded161,885 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 161,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake fluid level getting low

Cooling fan noisey

Exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,227 miles

both outer sills are corroded at the front just outside of a prescribed area

front exhaust joint is deteriorating

front lower suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish

number plates are starting to deteriorate

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2012 154,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills are corroded at the front just outside of a prescribed area

front exhaust joint is deteriorating

front lower suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish

nearside front outer brake pad is about 2/3 worn

number plates are starting to deteriorate

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

play in nearside inner track rod (recommend replacment)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2011 146,756 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Emissions tested on Non-catalyst procedure due to no exact engine match found

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge but passes due to tread design

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 3 Oct 2011 146,756 miles

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

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

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Emissions tested on Non-catalyst procedure due to no exact engine match found

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge but passes due to tread design

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 1 Oct 2010 134,806 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

spare tyre flat

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2010 134,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

spare tyre flat

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,070 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes starting to corrode

front tyres low on edges but pass MOT due to tyre design

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight leak from rear exhaust box & exhaust system corroding

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2009 123,070 miles

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

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

brake pipes to rear flexes starting to corrode

front tyres low on edges but pass MOT due to tyre design

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight leak from rear exhaust box & exhaust system corroding

steering rack boots starting to perish

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,250 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

cat rattling

exhaust starting to corrode

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight damage & corrosion to front of outer sills

this vehicle is starting to corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2008 109,250 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

cat rattling

exhaust starting to corrode

front tyres getting low

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

rear tyres on the limit on the inside edge

slight damage & corrosion to front of outer sills

this vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,700 miles

Damage to front sills

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber dust covers starting to corrode

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Fail 25 Sep 2007 94,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Damage to front sills

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber dust covers starting to corrode

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,513 miles

see VT32 issued 28/09/2006 @ 09:38

Fail 28 Sep 2006 83,513 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode (greased)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nearside front outer brake pad getting low

parking brake outer cable ends starting to corrode

rear shock absorber dust covers starting to corrode

very slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (passes MOT due to design) but cords will show through very soon.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 69,001 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread area

rear indicator bulbs starting to deteriorate

rear tyres getting low on edges but ok due to design

rear wiper blade starting to split

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

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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V275 GFJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V275 GFJ, 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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V275 GFJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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