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V362 JAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,926 mi
Last recorded205,926 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2015 205,926 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 197,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 197,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 187,199 miles

front number palte cracked but not likey to be misreafd.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 187,199 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number palte cracked but not likey to be misreafd.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 176,984 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 176,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 167,540 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 167,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 157,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 157,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 146,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 133,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 118,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 104,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,279 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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V362 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V362 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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V362 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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