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V478 KVN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,952 mi
Last recorded117,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 KVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,952 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,450 miles

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 108,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2010 97,910 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 97,910 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Feb 2009 92,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,282 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 83,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 74,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage to alloys

engine noisy inoperation

front tyres feathered on edges ok at time of test

surface corrosion to exhaust system

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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V478 KVN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V478 KVN, 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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V478 KVN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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