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V356 FYC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,790 mi
Last recorded97,790 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 FYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,604 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,806 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,308 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,684 miles

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs scoring

Fail 8 Jan 2010 52,819 miles

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

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs scoring

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,035 miles

N/s/f anti-roll bar link has very slight play in joints.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,035 miles

N/s/f anti-roll bar link has very slight play in joints.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V356 FYC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V356 FYC, 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 V356 FYC registered?

V356 FYC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V356 FYC safe to buy?

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