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V307 KGU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 KGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 139,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 139,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,143 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 122,142 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 186,348 miles

Exhaust support middle bracket adrift

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

Nearside headlight glass damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2008 174,834 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 174,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre fitted to wheel in wrong direction

Pass 3 Feb 2007 147,547 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 147,547 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 129,339 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 129,181 miles

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

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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V307 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V307 KGU, 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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V307 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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