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V325 FBU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

106,484 mi
Last recorded106,484 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV325 FBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,484 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 106,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,803 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis badly corroded and weakened (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis badly corroded and weakened (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring plate severely corroded and broke away (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls heavily damaged by being run flat 215/55/16

fuel lines badly corroded offside centre

heatshield above back box insecure

various corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,664 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,718 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded at joint

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,718 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded at joint

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,146 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracked

both rear\rear seat belts of 7 seater not tested due to no seats being installed at time of test

exhaust front pipe corroded at joint

fuel line joints at offside centre badly corroded but not leaking

heatshield above back box insecure

nearside front chassis rail badly corroded but not holed

offside front chassis rail badly corroded but not holed

offside front fog lamp innoperative

offside rear shock absorber metal dust cover badly corroded

offside rear towing eye bracket badly corroded and holed but not structural

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracked

both rear\rear seat belts of 7 seater not tested due to no seats being installed at time of test

exhaust front pipe corroded at joint

fuel line joints at offside centre badly corroded but not leaking

heatshield above back box insecure

nearside front chassis rail badly corroded but not holed

offside front chassis rail badly corroded but not holed

offside front fog lamp innoperative

offside rear shock absorber metal dust cover badly corroded

offside rear towing eye bracket badly corroded and holed but not structural

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,916 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

alternator belt cracked

both rear/rear seat belts of 7 seater not tested due to no seats being installed at time of test

exhaust front pipe corroded at joints

fuel line joints along offside front to rear badly corroded

heatshield above exhaust back box insecure

main chassis at nearside front badly corroded but not holed

main chassis at offside front badly corroded but not holed

offside front fog lamp innoperative

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

offside rear towing eye and bracket badly corroded but not considered structural

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

alternator belt cracked

both rear/rear seat belts of 7 seater not tested due to no seats being installed at time of test

exhaust front pipe corroded at joints

fuel line joints along offside front to rear badly corroded

heatshield above exhaust back box insecure

main chassis at nearside front badly corroded but not holed

main chassis at offside front badly corroded but not holed

offside front fog lamp innoperative

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

offside rear towing eye and bracket badly corroded but not considered structural

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,381 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both rear seven seater seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time of test

corrosion in various places on chassis but not holed

fuel pipes corroded

offside front foglight not working

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 88,381 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both rear seven seater seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time of test

corrosion in various places on chassis but not holed

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a perscribed area

offside front foglight not working

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear 7 seater seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time off test

corrosion in various places on both front main chassis but not holed

fuel pipes at offside centre corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

both rear 7 seater seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time off test

corrosion in various places on both front main chassis but not holed

fuel pipes at offside centre corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

power steering belt worn and loose

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,701 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at offside centre

Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at offside centre

spare tyre flat and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,860 miles

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 73,487 miles

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

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

the vehicle only just got through the emissions test giving a result far higher than would be expected for a car in satisfactory state

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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V325 FBU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 V325 FBU, 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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V325 FBU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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