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V388 GCK

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,377 mi
Last recorded173,377 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 GCK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 173,377 miles

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

Excessive air intake noise from air filter housing area noted whilst engine running.

Exhaust system heat shields deteriorated, slightly insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 173,376 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Excessive air intake noise from air filter housing area noted whilst engine running.

Exhaust system heat shields deteriorated, slightly insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

N/S front and O/S front wheel speed sensor ring (mounted on CV joint) cracked.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 160,844 miles

ABS sensor ring at o/s front secure but is cracked

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear o/s shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2009 143,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S front wheel speed reluctor ring (on outside of CV joint) fractured.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 143,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S front wheel speed reluctor ring (on outside of CV joint) fractured.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 127,242 miles

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

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

Front o/s ABS ring secure but has cracked

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

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

Slight corrosion to front parking brake cable

Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 91,813 miles

5 rear seats not fitted at time of test - rear seats + belts not inspected

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,813 miles

5 rear seats not fitted at time of test - rear seats + belts not inspected

Fail 29 Jul 2005 82,244 miles

Limited life remaining in catalyst (corroded at weld,leaking slightly).

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

O/S/R tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 82,244 miles

Limited life remaining in catalyst (corroded at weld,leaking slightly).

O/S/R tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

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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V388 GCK is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 V388 GCK, 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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V388 GCK is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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