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V347 ERG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 ERG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,995 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light on

cracks in offside rear tyre (no ply borderline pass)

damage to offside and nearside sills

front wipers smear slightly

nearside door mirror insecure and damaged

nearside rear light cluster missing

offside front outer door handle missing (can still open door from outside)

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear seats not fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,991 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

airbag light on

cracks in offside rear tyre (no ply borderline pass)

damage to offside and nearside sills

front wipers smear slightly

handbrake warning light on

nearside door mirror insecure and damaged

nearside rear light cluster missing

offside front outer door handle missing (can still open door from outside)

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear seats not fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 100,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 197,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 197,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 131,440 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 131,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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V347 ERG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V347 ERG, 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 V347 ERG registered?

V347 ERG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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