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V361 JRL

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 JRL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 150,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 150,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 150,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 150,187 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 150,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 143,810 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 130,035 miles

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

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2011 129,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 113,807 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,807 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,946 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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V361 JRL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V361 JRL, 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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V361 JRL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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