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V560 FKU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 FKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,629 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,340 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Movement in both front suspension strut top mounts.

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

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,156 miles

Movement in both front suspension strut top mounts.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,218 miles

rear tyres starting to get close

center seat missing at time of test not able to check seat belt or seat sacuraty

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,218 miles

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

center seat missing at time of test not able to check seat belt or seat sacuraty

front brake pads getting worn

rear tyres starting to get close

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

near side and off side front brake hoses starting to perrish

near side and off side rear top shocker mounting has signs of corrosion

near side and off side rear tyres perrishing

Fail 5 Jul 2007 61,726 miles

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

center seat belt behind drivers and passenger is missing so not checked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,726 miles

center seat belt behind drivers and passenger is missing so not checked

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,113 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 47,767 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 47,767 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V560 FKU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V560 FKU, 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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V560 FKU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V560 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 FKU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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