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V381 ELA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 ELA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 114,745 miles

auto g/box delays into drive

child seat fitted to n/s middle row seat belt check not carried out fully

last row of seats missing unable to check seat belts

Fail 26 Jun 2009 114,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

auto g/box delays into drive

child seat fitted to n/s middle row seat belt check not carried out fully

electric cooling fan excessivly noisey

last row of seats missing unable to check seat belts

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,691 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 107,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear boot seat belt not tested (seat removed)

offside rear boot seat belt not tested (seat removed)

oil leaks underneath

strong advise on nearside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on shoulder treads

strong advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and wearing on shoulder treads

Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,574 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

one high level stop light inoperative

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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V381 ELA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V381 ELA, 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 V381 ELA registered?

V381 ELA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V381 ELA safe to buy?

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