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V427 GBY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 GBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 103,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 91,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,634 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats have been removed

Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats have been removed

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,637 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s rear seat belt not tested as rear seat is missing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s rear seat belt not tested as rear seat is missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V427 GBY 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 V427 GBY, 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 V427 GBY registered?

V427 GBY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V427 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V427 GBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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