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V603 EKW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 EKW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear suspension arms are corroding

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s front under side chassis corroding

N/s rear suspension spring corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake ferrules are corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,078 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroding

Both rear suspension arms are corroding

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s rear suspension spring corroding

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake ferrules are corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2018 113,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/s front (Rear of lower traction control arm) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/s front lower wheel arch/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (Next to engine) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers are corroding

Both rear suspension arms are corroding

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s rear suspension spring corroding

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake ferrules are corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,143 miles

Both rear suspension arms are corroding

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Front chassis has corrosion on both sides

N/s & O/s front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

N/s front brake steel pipe has minor corrosion

N/s front wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated. Advised to have replaced.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s front track rod end has minor play

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake ferrules are corroding

Smell of fuel around fuel tank area, but no signs of leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust flexible pipe is corroding/rattling

Front lower chasssis corroding on both N/s & O/s

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

Oil sump corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Smell of fuel around fuel tank area, but no visible signs of leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,394 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust flexible pipe is corroding/rattling

Front lower chasssis corroding on both N/s & O/s

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

Oil sump corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,571 miles

Front exhaust box mount has deteriorated, but still supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both N/s & O/s, from front to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s rear to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s front & O/s front (6.1.B.2)

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

Front exhaust box mount has deteriorated, but still supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,912 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Both front anti roll link arm bushes deteriorated

Brake steel pipes from front to rear are corroding

Brake steel pipes to rear cylinders corroding

Exhaust system from front to rear deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

O/s front brake steel pipe to flexible hose corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,881 miles

Brake steel pipes corroding

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,881 miles

Brake steel pipes corroding

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,006 miles

Centre exhaust mount has become loose

Exhaust system is deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,485 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe to fuel filter corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe to fuel filter corroding

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,134 miles

Exhaust system, to rear silencer box is deteriorating

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s front tyre worn to 2mil on outer tread & to limit on inner. Consider replacing in the near future.

O/s front tyre is worn to 2mil on outer tread & to the limit on inner. Consider replacing in the near future.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 91,134 miles

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

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

Exhaust system, to rear silencer box is deteriorating

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s front tyre worn to 2mil on outer tread & to limit on inner. Consider replacing in the near future.

O/s front tyre is worn to 2mil on outer tread & to the limit on inner. Consider replacing in the near future.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,169 miles

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

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

centre high level stop lamp not functioning

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated - no roughness detected

offside front driveshaft abs sensor ring cracked - functioning correctly at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,581 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,516 miles

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

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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V603 EKW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V603 EKW, 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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V603 EKW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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