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V597 GOO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,492 mi
Last recorded201,492 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 GOO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 201,492 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Offside Inner rack end as slight play

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

Offside head light cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Oil Leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 201,492 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Offside Inner rack end as slight play

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside head light cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Oil Leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 192,818 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside headlight glass cracked but not affecting pattern

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 192,818 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside headlight glass cracked but not affecting pattern

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 182,285 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 181,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 169,193 miles

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

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

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

blue smoke

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,210 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 163,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 158,282 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 158,282 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 152,208 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)

o/s/r seat/belt missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 139,254 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 130,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 118,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 118,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 102,986 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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V597 GOO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V597 GOO, 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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V597 GOO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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