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V577 EDT

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 EDT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,259 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

wipers do not auto park and only work on fast speed

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,257 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

wipers do not auto park and only work on fast speed

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed zone

wipers do not auto park and only work on fast speed

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,245 miles

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers only work on fast speed and have to be manually parked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,243 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers only work on fast speed and have to be manually parked

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,106 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Oct 2012 119,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats removed

Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,208 miles

All rear seats removed

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers only work on fast speed

Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,208 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Wipers only work on fast speed

All rear seats removed

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

windscreen wipers only work on one speed.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 103,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

windscreen wipers only work on one speed.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,149 miles

3 x rear seats missing

air bag light staying on

both front top strut mountings have lift

brake pipes around rear of vehicle corroding

front brake pads very low , early rectification advised

n/s rear tyre outer edge low

o/s rear tyre nailed

rear brake disc surfaces in poor conditiion

tyre pressures low

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 16 Oct 2008 95,855 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

3 x rear seats missing

air bag light staying on

both front top strut mountings have lift

brake pipes around rear of vehicle corroding

front brake pads very low , early rectification advised

n/s rear tyre outer edge low

o/s rear tyre nailed

rear brake disc surfaces in poor conditiion

tyre pressures low

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 22 Oct 2007 90,351 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,563 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 82,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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V577 EDT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V577 EDT, 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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V577 EDT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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