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V385 JAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

102,697 mi
Last recorded102,697 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 102,697 miles

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

reversing lights on in neutral

Fail 21 May 2010 102,657 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reversing lights on in neutral

Pass 19 May 2009 94,493 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 94,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 80,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both read tyres perished

offside sill damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,985 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,985 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 59,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 55,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V385 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V385 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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V385 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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