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V342 KGU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,549 mi
Last recorded140,549 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 KGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,549 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured replace all four bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 98,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,043 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,020 miles

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

offside front fog lamp reflector insecure inside lamp

Fail 21 Mar 2007 68,020 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

offside front fog lamp reflector insecure inside lamp

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

seepage from offside front outer CV boot cover

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,881 miles

seepage from offside front outer CV boot cover

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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V342 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V342 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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V342 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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