MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when service brake applied
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are worn on edges and are on the 1.6mm limet.(strongly advise).
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
park brake cable from lever frayed.
rear seats not fitted. strongly advise tyres!!!
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V501 HGB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V501 HGB, 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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V501 HGB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 1999.
Is V501 HGB safe to buy?
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