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V582 GKY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 GKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advanced corrosion to under body and components

both front flexy brake pipes perished

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2015 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advanced corrosion to under body and components

both front flexy brake pipes perished

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 163,904 miles

both front flexy brake pipes perished

corrosion to underbody and components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 163,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front flexy brake pipes perished

corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 150,951 miles

both front flexy brake pipes perished

Fail 21 Jan 2013 150,945 miles

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

both front flexy brake pipes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,202 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 139,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear brake starting to bind

water leak at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,334 miles

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

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

adv front brake discs worn

adv seat missing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 129,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

adv front brake discs worn

adv seat missing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front macpherson upp mounts play/wear

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play/wear

front brake imbalance 24%

nsf sill corroded not holed at test

osf lower ball joint slight play/wear

Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front macpherson upp mounts play/wear

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play/wear

front brake imbalance 24%

front tyres wearing low on tread on 2mm at test recommend change

nsf sill corroded not holed at test

osf lower ball joint slight play/wear

Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,552 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 102,552 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear silencer heat shield adrift and rattling

Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,047 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,122 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V582 GKY 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 50%.

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 V582 GKY, 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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V582 GKY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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