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V289 XNH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 XNH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 77,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,337 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2014 71,337 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,297 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 67,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,609 miles

tailgate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,293 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,993 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 45,990 miles

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

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

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

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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V289 XNH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V289 XNH, 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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V289 XNH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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