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V598 KAX

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

369,460 mi
Last recorded369,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 KAX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 369,460 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split

engine damp with oil

long travel hand brake lever

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

nearside rear hand brake cable frayed

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 325,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 325,478 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 290,152 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front top strut mount play

Offside Rear brake disc scored and pitted

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 289,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front top strut mount play

Offside Rear brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 247,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE STEERING ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT INNER ATTACHMENT STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded

most rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2015 247,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded

most rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 202,547 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexys perished

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

chip in screen

Pass 1 May 2013 162,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front flexy brake hose perished

slight play offside front track rod end , offside front track rod end rubber boot perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 162,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front flexy brake hose perished

slight play offside front track rod end , offside front track rod end rubber boot perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,847 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

centre stop light not working

play o/s front drop link arm

slight play n/s+o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,626 miles

centre stop light not working

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

play n/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

slight play n/s + o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2009

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop light not working

engine oil low [2 pints of oil supplied]

play n/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

rear exhaust box loose

slight play n/s + o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,215 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 15 May 2007 54,162 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)

Fail 15 May 2007 54,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise play n/s front drop link arm

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2006 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

advise play n/s front drop link arm

spare tyre defective

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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V598 KAX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V598 KAX, 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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V598 KAX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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