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V453 JAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,645 mi
Last recorded102,645 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 102,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 92,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,773 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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)

centre stop light has some bulbs not working

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and block treads fitted.

rear wiper split.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and block treads fitted.

rear wiper split.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,232 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 79,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V453 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V453 JAV, 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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V453 JAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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