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V518 TUD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,838 mi
Last recorded158,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 TUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 158,838 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 157,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 943,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,570 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 69,507 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V518 TUD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V518 TUD, 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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What year was V518 TUD registered?

V518 TUD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V518 TUD safe to buy?

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