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V431 EEL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 EEL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,204 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,512 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,714 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 44,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,183 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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V431 EEL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V431 EEL, 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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V431 EEL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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