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V355 JAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,760 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,136 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,162 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,162 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,018 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,547 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,206 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2004 30,369 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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V355 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V355 JAV, 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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V355 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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