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V356 JBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 JBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

flex pipe blowing (exhaust)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,313 miles

centre brake light not working

dash light not working on rev counter

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

exhaust flex pipe and cat rear joint blowing

front washer jets poor

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2017 100,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre brake light not working

dash light not working on rev counter

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

exhaust flex pipe and cat rear joint blowing

front washer jets poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,089 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2012 77,341 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,940 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,861 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread slightly worn outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres tread slightly worn outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,772 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,667 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover under engine

Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover under engine

Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,998 miles

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

rear wiper needs replacing

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 JBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V356 JBV, 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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V356 JBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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