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V618 FTD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,756 mi
Last recorded123,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 FTD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,756 miles

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

Oil leak!

Rattle from engine compartment!

Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak!

Rattle from engine compartment!

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,403 miles

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

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

Power steering belt noisy.

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,426 miles

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

Offside sill starting to corrode in various places.

Offsode rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,631 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S Outer Sill Has A Small Hole At The Rear Section,(Not Within Any Perscribed Area).

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,456 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,973 miles

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

battery insecure

oil level low and engine oil leaking

osf checkstrap damaged and door dropped

slight front exhaust blow

Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

oil level low and engine oil leaking

osf checkstrap damaged and door dropped

slight front exhaust blow

Pass 13 Oct 2007 69,727 miles

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

engine leaking oil

nsr inner sidelight innop

os sill damaged

slight power steering noise lock to lock

top engine cover insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine leaking oil

nsr inner sidelight innop

os sill damaged

slight power steering noise lock to lock

top engine cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,570 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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V618 FTD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V618 FTD, 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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What year was V618 FTD registered?

V618 FTD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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