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V426 SOT

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,524 mi
Last recorded185,524 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 SOT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 185,524 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front indicator bulb pale

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear tyres 2mm and uneven inner tread

surface rust offside sill

centre and rear exhaust rust

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 182,330 miles

front brakes near limit

rear exhaust rust

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

rear tyres perished and uneven inner tread

Pass 23 Jan 2015 179,419 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

offside rear sill rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 24 Jan 2014 174,822 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rust

front pads and discs worn

front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 168,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play offside rack

surface rust both sides front chassis

Fail 20 Nov 2012 168,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes worn

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play offside rack

surface rust both sides front chassis

Pass 21 Nov 2011 161,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front top suspension mounts worn

only 2 nearside seats in use at time of test

part of centre stop not working

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

rear pads and discs worn

surface rust front chassis by front subframe rear mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2011 161,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front top suspension mounts worn

only 2 nearside seats in use at time of test

part of centre stop not working

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

rear pads and discs worn

surface rust front chassis by front subframe rear mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 147,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 136,543 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 119,535 miles

airbag light on

no rear seats fitted

offside front wiper and indicator poor

wear front top mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,138 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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V426 SOT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V426 SOT, 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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V426 SOT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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