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V365 JAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,014 mi
Last recorded161,014 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 161,014 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

front subframe very heavily corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on tyre wall very near excessive

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front brake pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails and front outriggers very heavily corroded

smoke from exhaust very near excessive

Fail 22 Aug 2011 159,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust very heavily corroded

nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

no spare wheel at time of test

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes starting to split and unbond

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

rear brake disc heavily corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 151,602 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front floors and front chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front outer sills heavily corroded and damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 151,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lenses slightly insecure

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend suspension components replaced in axle pairs(coil springs)

Vehicle has different sized wheels fitted front and rear(front 215/55/16 rear 196/65/15) but are paired up on each axle

Pass 1 Aug 2009 145,040 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link top and bottom ball joint dustcovers split

both rear top brake flexy ferrules showing signs of corrosion

brake pipes at both rear flexys showing signs of corrosion

centre handbrake adjuster cable showing signs of corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass cracked still has ok view to rear and still has o/s mirror and interior fitted

no spare wheel fitted

o/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded not pitted to excess

wipers moving slightly slower than normal still clearing screen ok for mot

Fail 28 Jul 2009 145,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link top and bottom ball joint dustcovers split

both rear top brake flexy ferrules showing signs of corrosion

brake pipes at both rear flexys showing signs of corrosion

centre handbrake adjuster cable showing signs of corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass cracked still has ok view to rear and still has o/s mirror and interior fitted

no spare wheel fitted

o/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded not pitted to excess

wipers moving slightly slower than normal still clearing screen ok for mot

Pass 23 Jul 2008 139,369 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front side mirror damaged

slight play in rack

under body in rusty condtion

Pass 30 Jun 2007 129,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 115,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V365 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V365 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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V365 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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