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V426 UWL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,907 mi
Last recorded205,907 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 UWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 205,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 205,824 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 188,543 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 188,543 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 160,783 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 160,720 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 134,320 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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V426 UWL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol 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 V426 UWL, 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 UWL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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