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V427 GJB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 GJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 148,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 143,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 135,411 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 129,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from link pipe to rear exhaust box,clamp is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 123,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet clamp slightly loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from link pipe to rear exhaust box,clamp is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner of bumper. ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,526 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING AS WHITE LIGHT. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner of bumper. ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 108,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 101,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s sill damage

Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s sill damage

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,714 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake cable return spring insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake cable return spring insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 69,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,862 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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V427 GJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V427 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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V427 GJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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