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V347 XFW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 XFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 128,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 128,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,777 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 116,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,891 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,891 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 94,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,242 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front fog light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 61,144 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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 XFW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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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V347 XFW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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