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V489 FVO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 FVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 157,851 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s sill starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 157,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s sill starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 133,182 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 133,182 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,589 miles

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

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

rubber dust covers split on both front antiroll bar links. both rear discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 108,509 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rubber dust covers split on both front antiroll bar links. both rear discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,602 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 87,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,030 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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V489 FVO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V489 FVO, 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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V489 FVO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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