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V531 LJM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,333 mi
Last recorded208,333 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 LJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 208,333 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 208,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 203,579 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X2 IN BOOT ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 203,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CAT (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort CALIPER SEIZED. AND CABLES VERY POOR. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X2 IN BOOT ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 197,833 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 197,833 miles

Braking system leaking n/s rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 188,926 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 176,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 176,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 167,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 167,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 156,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 186,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 133,661 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 133,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake hoses are slightly perished.

o/s front link arm top boot split.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,752 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner side lights not working.

front tyres wearing on the outer edges 2mm.

rear exhaust silencer damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 114,162 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on edges.

slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,982 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,285 miles

both rear and o/s front indicator lamps slightly discoloured.

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded.

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 LJM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJM, 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 LJM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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