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V279 JAR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,522 mi
Last recorded72,522 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 JAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,522 miles

discs scoured

drivers window not working

lift to both front top suspension mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

discs scoured

drivers window not working

lift to both front top suspension mounts

no oil on dipstick

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,401 miles

rear brake discs scoured

slight play to both front shock absorber top susension mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2008 66,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs scoured

slight play to both front shock absorber top susension mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,430 miles

rear exhaust corroding † † †rear wiper split † †offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,430 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroding † † †rear wiper split † †offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,845 miles

advise - nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,972 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 40,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V279 JAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V279 JAR, 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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V279 JAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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