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V474 JBM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 JBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 156,504 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 148,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,424 miles

os rear disc pitted

screen damaged

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2011 142,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

os rear disc pitted

screen damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,954 miles

boot split ns track rod end

front pads worn

front strut top mounts noisey

nail os rear tyre

ns front tyre worn

ns rear tyre wall poor

Fail 7 Jul 2010 133,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

boot split ns track rod end

front pads worn

front strut top mounts noisey

nail os rear tyre

ns front tyre worn

ns rear tyre wall poor

Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,442 miles

corrosion to other brake pipes

front flexis perishing

ns rear tyre wall poor and rim damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2009 128,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to other brake pipes

front flexis perishing

ns rear tyre wall poor and rim damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2008 120,145 miles

chip screen

fog lamp wrong bulb

ns track rod end boot split

ns wheel damage nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2008 120,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip screen

fog lamp wrong bulb

ns track rod end boot split

ns wheel damage nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 111,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 102,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 102,211 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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V474 JBM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V474 JBM, 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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V474 JBM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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