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V389 GJB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,679 mi
Last recorded265,679 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 GJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 265,679 miles

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 18 Jun 2010 265,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 255,374 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 251,333 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 251,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 244,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 225,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 224,435 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osr tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2006 194,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 194,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 169,332 miles

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

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

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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V389 GJB 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V389 GJB, 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 V389 GJB registered?

V389 GJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V389 GJB safe to buy?

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