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V631 FTA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,683 mi
Last recorded143,683 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 FTA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 143,683 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 11 Jul 2018 143,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,547 miles

both front beam patterns poor o-s-f tyre low on inner edge oil leak under shield fitted both o-s-f and n-s-f outer and inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded rubber bushes perished rear shocks corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

both front beam patterns poor o-s-f tyre low on inner edge oil leak under shield fitted both o-s-f and n-s-f outer and inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded rubber bushes perished rear shocks corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 129,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. prs (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,460 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight leak of exhaust front of exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2015 123,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight leak of exhaust front of exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,211 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 116,203 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 116,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system poorly supported

Moderate movement in both front suspension strut tops

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 747,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 51,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 40,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 40,144 miles

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

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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V631 FTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V631 FTA, 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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V631 FTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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