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V434 GDV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 GDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,466 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Both front door pillars are corroded.

Both rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion upon them

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe has heavy corrosion evident

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 122,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light shown (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both front door pillars are corroded.

Both rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion upon them

Front brake discs corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe has heavy corrosion evident

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,797 miles

Nearside Rear light lens missing/damaged

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 114,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear light lens missing/damaged

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,323 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion around front susp mounts

rear seats have been removed

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,876 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,873 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r susp mountings heavily corroded

rear most seats not fitted to vehicle at time of test. rear most seat belts not tested

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,252 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,319 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,939 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,072 miles

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

nearside and offside rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,069 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not fully tested, rear seats removed from vehicle

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,399 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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V434 GDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V434 GDV, 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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V434 GDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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