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V531 HBM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,584 mi
Last recorded168,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 HBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 168,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2015 168,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2014 163,168 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,519 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 146,946 miles

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

wear front roll bar / link bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 146,946 miles

wear front roll bar / link bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 135,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 135,088 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 117,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,536 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 5 Dec 2008 89,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres low

Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,481 miles

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

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

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 73,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,621 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 60,621 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 46,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

crack in windscreen

rear silencer corroded

under body tray fitted

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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V531 HBM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V531 HBM, 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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V531 HBM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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