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V299 GTN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 GTN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming n/s/f chassis

hissing sound coming from brake pedal area but passed the servo test

nearside front and rear outer sill corroded and in poor condition

suspect rear inner brake pads low.cannot see during test

Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,505 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming n/s/f chassis

suspect rear inner brake pads low.cannot see during test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,516 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Oil leak

odometer reading less than previous

rear bumper loose

servo noise from brake pedal

Fail 30 May 2014 121,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Oil leak

rear bumper loose

Pass 5 Jun 2013 105,657 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bad oil leak

servo pipe chaffed

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,044 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,219 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 88,320 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,345 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 80,345 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,955 miles

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

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

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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V299 GTN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V299 GTN, 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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V299 GTN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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