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V46 GAG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 GAG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 161,685 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner sills holed (not prescribed area)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 144,203 miles

both front inner sills holed (not prescribed area)

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

rear brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2010 144,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front inner sills holed (not prescribed area)

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

rear brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2009 128,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 128,459 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 97,255 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,255 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,140 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 86,203 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes getting corroded

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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V46 GAG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V46 GAG, 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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V46 GAG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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