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V399 HBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 HBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,875 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,057 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,954 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2014 99,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,494 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner eged

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight damage to both front outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,914 miles

both front anti-roll bar link top dust covers split

slight blow and corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,678 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,809 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,397 miles

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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V399 HBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V399 HBV, 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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V399 HBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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