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V343 XFW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 XFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light stays on

battery loose

brake fluid level is down

exhaust corroded

knock from steering

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number-plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light stays on

battery loose

brake fluid level is down

exhaust corroded

knock from steering

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number-plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,116 miles

Battery insecure

brake fluid level down

exhaust corroded

knock from steering rack

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,116 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level down

exhaust corroded

knock from steering rack

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level down

exhaust corroded

high-level stop-light not working

knock from steering

nearside and offside front tyre pressures looking low

nearside and offside rear coil spring lower rubber seats loose

Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

knock from steering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level down

exhaust corroded

high-level stop-light not working

nearside and offside front tyre pressures looking low

nearside and offside rear coil spring lower rubber seats loose

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,810 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre tread worn bald on inner edges

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

High level stop light in part in operativie

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre tread worn bald on inner edges

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

High level stop light in part in operativie

Pass 16 Mar 2008 47,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 40,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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V343 XFW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V343 XFW, 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 V343 XFW registered?

V343 XFW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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