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V573 KCY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 KCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 147,513 miles

light rust nearside front brake pipe

play in offside rear inner anti roll bar bush

rust on front chassis

rust on front sills

rust on offside rear chassis end

tow bar rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 147,511 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated 2nd catch siezed (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and at joint with rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

light rust nearside front brake pipe

play in offside rear inner anti roll bar bush

rust on front chassis

rust on offside rear chassis end

tow bar rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2015 144,955 miles

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

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

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust poor

rust on rear subframe and by mounts

Fail 3 Dec 2015 144,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust poor

rust on rear subframe and by mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 140,723 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,477 miles

light damage on nearside front seat belt

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

rear seats removed

rust on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2012 130,119 miles

rust on rear brake pipe nuts

Fail 5 Nov 2012 130,116 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rust on rear brake pipe nuts

Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,491 miles

rear D bushes have some play

Fail 1 Dec 2011 126,490 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

rear D bushes have some play

Pass 11 Sep 2010 113,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,677 miles

n/s/r center wheel cap missing

o/s/f window not winding

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,077 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 91,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,548 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/front upper stabilizer ball joint rubber split

o/s/front top suspension cup corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,599 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,346 miles

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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V573 KCY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V573 KCY, 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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V573 KCY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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