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V499 GES

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 GES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,490 miles

Rear nearside & offside suspension arms corroded

nearside & offside sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,451 miles

Covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heatshield insecure

Rear All seats folded making seat belt inspection difficult

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,451 miles

Covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heatshield insecure

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

Rear All seats folded making seat belt inspection difficult

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,773 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rearmost bottom wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,773 miles

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

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rearmost bottom wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,984 miles

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

Various covers fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Various covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 70,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle underside corroded but solid

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle underside corroded but solid

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 64,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,572 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,658 miles

both rear tyres worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,386 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,110 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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V499 GES is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 V499 GES, 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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V499 GES is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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