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V503 EWP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 EWP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front chassis outriggers signs of rusting

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both o/s and n/s chassis outriggers signs of rusting

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear to rear metal brake pipes rusting

both rear tyres side walls perishing

offside front jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear to rear metal brake pipes rusting

both rear tyres side walls perishing

offside front jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion detected at nearside and offside front chassis rails

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,216 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 78,496 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,496 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,252 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,916 miles

loose battery

Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,890 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,241 miles

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

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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V503 EWP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V503 EWP, 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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V503 EWP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V503 EWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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