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V450 XFC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 XFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 128,823 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,874 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,874 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,880 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,866 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s outer sill

corrosiont to both rear inner sills

front pads getting low

o/s rear tyre getting low

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in n/s front trackrod end balljoint

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,305 miles

5 passenger seats fitted at test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front sills slightly damaged

Hi level brake light not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 92,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,724 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 13 Sep 2007 82,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V450 XFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V450 XFC, 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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V450 XFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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