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V318 GEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,734 mi
Last recorded182,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 GEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 182,734 miles

play in steering offside

Fail 13 Jan 2012 182,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

play in steering offside

Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,668 miles

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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V318 GEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V318 GEV, 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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What year was V318 GEV registered?

V318 GEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V318 GEV safe to buy?

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