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V530 GPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,573 mi
Last recorded71,573 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 GPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,878 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,770 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,747 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damage

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front track rod end has play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,249 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,255 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 34,214 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,214 miles

Offside Front 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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V530 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V530 GPU, 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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V530 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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