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V449 LHJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,027 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,411 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,541 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 83,472 miles

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

nsf top buhe play may go

osf tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads low

sf top busheplay may go

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,775 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,718 miles

advise n/s track rod end worn †advise exhaust centre box corroded †advise power steering pipe damp †advise o/s/f bottom balljoint rubber cover split †advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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V449 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V449 LHJ, 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 V449 LHJ registered?

V449 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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