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V353 KAS

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 KAS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour some dammage showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 81,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,768 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,307 miles

front to rear brakepipes corroded as marked

rear seats and rear centre seat removed

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,294 miles

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

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

front to rear brakepipes corroded as marked

rear seats and rear centre seat removed

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,751 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear seats been removed

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,401 miles

corrsion showing on rear exhaust

slight lift in both front strut top bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,829 miles

allrear seats been removed

center + rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,053 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

corrosion on rear back box exhaust sytem

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,317 miles

corrosion on rear back box exhaust system

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,068 miles

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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V353 KAS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V353 KAS, 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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V353 KAS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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