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V387 FPA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 FPA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 191,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 182,014 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 181,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 174,765 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 174,765 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front seatbelt retracting mechanisms weak

both front tyres worn low and incorrect size

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2006 174,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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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V387 FPA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V387 FPA, 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 V387 FPA registered?

V387 FPA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V387 FPA safe to buy?

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