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V479 KGU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 KGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,531 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,114 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,639 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,318 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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V479 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V479 KGU, 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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V479 KGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V479 KGU safe to buy?

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