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V477 JNL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 JNL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 148,985 miles

Offside frame mounting lower washer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,812 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on chassis to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,438 miles

Nearside small hole in outer sill.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 140,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside small hole in outer sill.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,652 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 138,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall showing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 119,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 79,969 miles

rear center seat not to be used by an adult

Fail 16 May 2006 79,969 miles

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V477 JNL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V477 JNL, 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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V477 JNL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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